Chapter 4 The Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

• King George III

• Thomas Paine

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

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

• To list complaints against King George III, including that the colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

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

• To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

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

• To list complaints against King George III, including that the colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

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

• To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

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

• To list complaints against King George III, including that the colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

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

• To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

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

• To gain support from powerful European nations.

• To gain colonial representation in Parliament.

• To delcare independence from Great Britain.

• To keep the colonies independent and separate from each other.

• To bulid support amongst colonists by explaining the reasons for indpendence.

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

______ people have certain unalienable rights

• All

• Some

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

Government derives its power from the __________.

• people

• King

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

When a government violates citizens' rights, the people _________________ change the government

• should

• should not