Declaration of Independence

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Men and Women
• Women and Slaves
• Indentured Servants and Slaves

What did one part of the Declaration of Independence list?

• The colonists still wanted to be British citizens
• The colonists wanted to change the British government
• The things the colonists thought the King did wrong

"All men are created equal" what did this mean?

• All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
• Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
• The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
• If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

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What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?

• Boycott British goods

• Made their own goods

• Decided they didn't need goods

• Stopped paying all of their taxes

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality

Forced colonists to give shelter (house) to British soldiers

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Act

• Quartering Act

• Housing Act