Declaration of Independence

1. What does Jefferson basically say to Britain at the beginning of the Declaration?

• This relationship is perfect.

• I think that we need to improve our relationship.

• We have some major issues, let's work on them.

• We need to break up.

2. Why was the phrase, "All men are created equal" very hypocritical?

• Slavery existed, those under slavery were not treated equally

• Many founding fathers were also slave owners

• Obviously the British were in fact better than the colonists

• This did not include women

3. Where did Jefferson say our rights come from? Why is this important?

4. According to Jefferson where does the government get its power from __________

5. Re-write "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." in YOUR OWN WORDS.