8/22/23 Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Which of the following is NOT a self-evident truth mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Pursuit of Property

Which document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To explain the reasons for independence

• To establish a new government

• To outline the rights of the people

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

Define "unalienable rights"

• Guaranteed Rights that cannot be taken away

• Rights that are allowed at area 51

• People Power

• Guaranteed Rights that are given by Kings and Queens

What are the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence?

• The right to deport immigrants to their original country.

• The freedom to allow others to take away certain freedoms

• The right to enforce laws onto other countries.

• The freedom to question the power of your government.