Declaration of Independence

Why was this document written?

• The Native Americans wanted their land back.

• To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.

• To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.

Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness.

• love

• liberty

• learning

• longevity

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

• from the King

• from the Supreme Court

• from God

• from the people

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• listed the colonists' complaints against King George.

• listed a man's natural rights.

• introduced the Declaration.

• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

The Preamble is...

• like the introduction of the Declaration and explains the importance of government.

• the conclusion and explains that the colonists want to fight.

• in the middle and lists all the complaints.

• where the men all signed their names.

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

• to make laws

• to protect the rights of the people

• to impose taxes

• to write documents

What does the word abolish mean?

• to create

• to begin something

• to change

• to end or get rid of

According to the Declaration, all men had "unalienable rights"...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Who didn't have these rights?

• Rich, white men

• women

• black people

• Native Americans

Which came first?

• the beginning of the American Revolution
• the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

• Love Letter

• Treaty

• Break-up letter

• Constitution