Video: Freedomists Declaration of Independence

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• A treaty signed between America and England

• A famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln

• A document that declares America's independence from England

• A document that declares America's independence from France

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To declare war on England

• Because the colonies were being oppressed by England

• To form a new government

• To establish trade routes with other countries

Who was being a tyrant according to the Declaration?

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of England

• The King of France

• The King of England

What rights does the Declaration say all men are created with?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Freedom of speech and religion

• The right to vote and own land

• The right to education and healthcare

What is the purpose of government according to the Declaration?

• To create laws

• To collect taxes

• To protect our god-given rights

• To establish schools

What can people do if the government fails to protect their rights?

• Move to another country

• Pay more taxes

• Nothing

• Alter or abolish the government

How many reasons are given for why the king was a tyrant?

• 10

• 27

• 5

• 15

What does the Declaration declare at the end?

• A new currency

• America's independence from England

• A new king

• War on England