Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Why was this document written?

• The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The French told the colonists to write a letter.

• Both A and B

Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• love

• liberty

• learning

Patriots celebrated once they found out about the Declaration of Independence on July 4th.

• True

• False

The Declaration of Independence is still considered one of the most famous written documents.

• true

• false

The three natural rights are: Life, Liberty, and ​ (a)  

• pursuit of Happiness.
• Technology.
• Family.
• Self government.

Which of these reasons explained why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation?

• People needed to be loyal to England.

• The King was always fair.

• All men are created equal.

• Government should leave people alone.

What were THREE unalienable rights that all people should have, according to the Declaration of Independence?

• life

• liberty

• clothes

• money

• pursuit of happiness

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• July 14, 1776

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To gain independence from the Great Britain

• To install their own king in America