Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence was establish in...

• 1778

• 1870

• 1776

• 1995

Who was the main author of the document?

What were some of the major events of that time?

• No taxation without representation

• Self-government

• God had a plan

• King George III was moving to American

Main points made in Declaration of Independence

• "All Men are created equal"

• "Men are given by God certain unalienable rights."

• "We have the natural right by God to declare our independence from England"

• Peace on earth

The DOI were basic ideas about _____________ and __________________.

• No one is equal

• To remain under British rule

• people and government

• Freedom for England

The DOI three basic ideas about people and government

• Free food

• Trade with other countries

• cruel and unusual punishment

• “...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

 What is the role of government, according to this quote?

• The only purpose of government is to protect the people’s natural rights. 

• To protect the power of the king

• To protect the rights of the noble class

• To protect the power of Parliament

What "unalienable Right" should governments protect according to the Declaration of In.

• The right to religious equality

• The right to social equality

• The right to elect government officials

• The Right to personal liberty

How did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

• People have a right to overthrow a government

• All of the above

The Declaration of Independence suggests that people have the moral obligation to...

• Overthrow an abusive government

• Obey the king and his functions

• Be good Christians and support the church

• Support the French and Indian war