Declaration of Independence

Independence means:

• to formally discuss an issue
• freedom from control by another government or country
• a course of action taken by a government
• rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4,1776

• August 2, 1775

• April 18, 1776

• July 2, 1776

Which monarch ruled when the colonies declared their independence?

• George III
• Elizabeth I
• Henry VIII
• James VI

Which of the following is a section of the Declaration of Independence?

• Resolution of Independence

• Resolution of Rights

• Conclusion of the Issue

• Declaration of Resolution

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

• Declaration of Rights

• Preamble

• List of Grievances

• Olive Branch Petition

The List of Grievances was the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III.

• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

• People are born with natural rights.

• People can vote to choose natural rights

• Natural rights are given only to citizens.

• Natural rights come from the government.

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality