Declaration of Independence

Which of the following HAD NOT taken place before the Declaration of Independence was written?

• Battles

• America had named a president

• The Revolutionary War

• America had cut most ties with Englad

In the following sentence, what does the word influence mean?

Richard Henry Lee voiced a resolution that the United States ought to to be completely free of England's influence.

• battle

• royal family

• under the effect of

• money

Which of the following is an accurate description of what Thomas Jefferson described in The Declaration?

• That the King of England owes the colonists money

• That America will win the war against England

• The colonists have no rights

• People have the right to a fair government

Select the 3 main ideas of The Declaration of Indpendence.

• All men are created equal

• People have 3 basic rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

• Declaring Independence means no taxes

• Individuals can defend their rights

Why was the Declaration of Independence important?

• It had ideals and goals of our nation.

• Colonists had a right to a revolution.

• Colonists wanted to give Britain freedom.

Who was the main writer of The Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the description of the "Natural Rights" section of the Declaration of Independence?

• statement that the colonies would become a separate country

• the introduction

• list of grievances

• the government protects the rights of people

What is the description of the "Grievances" section of the Declaration of Independence?

• list of complaints

• Statement about the rights of men

• statement that the colonies would become a separate country

• rights of the people to change government

What is the description of the section "Resolution of Independence" in the Declaration of Independence?

• list of grievances

• Statement about the rights of men

• statement that the colonies would become a separate country

• rights of the people to change government

What does the Preamble (or introduction) state?

• When people decide as a group to separate from one political process to create a new one, especially when their rights are violated, it is their duty to fully explain why they are separating.

• Colonial laws passed by local governments were suspended until the king approved them. He often would ignore them for extended periods of time.

• All who have signed this Declaration promise to support our independence with our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.