Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Paul Revere

Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness. These are known as ___________________.

• liberty, social contract

• property, natural rights

• liberty, natural rights

• property, social contract

Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?

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  If the Founding Fathers signed their name, the French would come and get them.

• The Founding Fathers were committing treason and could be arrested by British soldiers.

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  If the Founding Fathers signed their name, the Germans would come and get them.

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  If they signed their name, they would lose British support during the war.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• 
  from God

• from the King

• 
  from the Supreme Court

• 
  from the people

According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of a government?

• to impose taxes

• to make laws

• to protect the rights of the people

• 
  to write documents

What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

• It declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain

• It established the 13 colonies

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It announced the formation of a new nation

The Founding Fathers listed out 27 "wrongs" done to the colonies by Great Britain. What are these 27 "wrongs" known as?

• 
  Olive Branch Petition

• Announcement of Separation

• List of Grievances

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  Preamble

All people have basic __________ that cannot be taken away.

All _______ are created equal.