Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• King George III

• Thomas Paine

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

• Lists complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

• Explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.

• Officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

What is the purpose of the Grievances of the Declaration of Independence?

• Lists complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

• Explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.

• Officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

What is the purpose of the Declaration of the Declaration of Independence?

• Lists complaints against King George III including that colonies were forced to pay unfair taxes.

• Explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.

• Officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

What were the colonists' reasons for writing the Declaration of Independence? (Choose 3)

• To end the Revolutionary War

• To gain support from powerful European nations

• To gain colonial representation in Parliament

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To build support amongst colonists by explaining the reasons for independence.

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas.

_________ people have "certain unalienable rights."

• All

• Some

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas.

People's natural rights ___________ be taken away.

• can

• cannot

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas.

People establish government to ___________ these rights.

• give

• protect

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas.

Government derives its power from the ___________.

• king

• people

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas.

When a government violates citizens' rights, the people __________ change the government.

• should

• should not