Declaration of Independence

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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

What is the main purpose of government according to the Declaration?

• To protect the rights of the people

• To control people so they don't become violent

• To let people do whatever they want

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

• Native Americans and White men

• Women and enslaved persons

• Landowning White men and immigrants

Which of the following is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• Grievances against the king

• George Washington's signature

• A formal statement declaring independence from Britain

• Preamble saying why independence is needed

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.
• To make a United States army.
• To gain independence from the British Empire
• To install their own king in America

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.

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press
• Life, liberty, and property
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Voting, rebelling, and health