Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is a document that states

• how many states will exist in the U.S.

• why the American colonies want to be free of British rule.

• the laws of the U.S.

• how teenagers can best become independent from their parents.

Who was the main author of the Declaration?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Roger Sherman

• Ben Franklin

Jefferson's main purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence was:

• to make up with KG3 and ask forgiveness.

• to explain to the world why they were leaving Britain.

• to show everyone what a great writer he was.

• to ask the king to open up the Boston Harbor for trade.

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

• The king

• God.

• Parliament

• the citizens, the people

Why did the colonists write the declaration of Independence?

• They wanted to have a war.

• They did not like the king.

• They wanted to be independent because they did not like the way their governement was treating them.

• They liked their government but wanted to make their own government.

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What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Voting, rebelling, and health

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

"It is the right of the people to alter or abolish (get rid of) a government that is not working" what did this mean?

• All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
• Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
• The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
• If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government

The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

• Love Letter

• Treaty

• Break-up letter

• Constitution

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.