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

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.

Slide 2- What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to announce to the world that the U.S. was free and independent, and to justify rebelling against the British government

• to officially declare war on Britain and announce that the U.S. wanted to conquer England

• to explain how America could compromise with the British and mend their problems

• to announce to the world that America would join forces with the French to rebel against England and then become independent

slide 3- What is a preamble?

• the introduction

• the conclusion

• the middle

• the argument

Slide 5- what does the word "grievance" mean?

• complaint

• celebration

• tragedy

• ideas

Slide 8: Fast Facts- How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 56

• 13

• 50

• 1776

Slide 1- How did the Second Continental Congress respond to British policies?

• They started the French and Indian War.

• They chose a committee to write the Declaration of Independence explaining why the colonies should be free.

• They passed the Tea Act, allowing a British company to import tea to the colonies without paying taxes.

• They hired Thomas Paine to write Common Sense.

According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of a government is to-

• ensure the stability of the economy
• protect the rights of the individual
• provide strong military leadership
• protect a nation from foreign invasions