Declaration of Independence

Which historical document inspired the American colonists to seek independence?

• 1. Common Sense

• 1. Magna Carta

• 1. Mayflower Compact

• 1. English Bill of Rights

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

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

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

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Preamble

• Constitution

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

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect the rights of the people
• To protect the life of people's things
• To give people things

Who gives government the ability to govern?

• The people
• Parliament
• The King
• The Sons of Liberty