Declaring Independence

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• A document that outlined the set of rules for self-governance in the New World.

• The original constitution of the US that was ratified in 1781.

• The first formal statement declaring independence of the 13 colonies from Britain.

• A collection of articles and essays to promote the ratification of the US constitution.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Name what they explained in the Declaration of Independence?

• They explained what rights they wanted and why.

• They explained their new government and why.

• They explained what rights they wanted and their new government.

• They explained who the new president would be and why.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To gain independence from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To establish a new form of government.

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights to make sure aliens don't attack.

• Rights that cannot be taken away by another person or government.

• Rights that allow you to do whatever you want.

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• June 4th, 1976

• June 29th, 1776

• July 4th, 1776

• December 25th, 1976