Declaration of Independence

What was the declaration of independence

• The Declaration of Independence is a document declaring the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule.
• A law passed by the British Parliament
• A speech given by George Washington
• A treaty between the colonies and Britain

What were the three parts of the declaration of independence

• Introduction, Body, Summary
• Statement of Purpose, Evidence, Closing
• Overview, Arguments, Final Thoughts
• Preamble, List of Grievances, Independence

what is a traitor

• A loyal citizen
• A person who supports their country
• A member of a secret society
• A person who betrays their country or group.

what is a preamble

• A conclusion drawn from a set of data.
• A legal document outlining rights and responsibilities.
• A summary of the main points in a report.
• An introductory statement or section of a document.

What is a natural right

• Natural rights are privileges that can be revoked.
• Natural rights are only applicable to citizens of a country.
• Natural rights are inherent rights that every individual possesses, such as life, liberty, and property.
• Natural rights are granted by the government.

What is an unalienable right

• A right that can be easily revoked by the government.
• A privilege granted by society that can be changed.
• A right that is only applicable to certain individuals.
• An unalienable right is a fundamental right that cannot be taken away or denied.

What was common sense

• A speech delivered by George Washington.
• A historical account of British rule in America.
• A novel about the American Revolution.
• A pamphlet advocating for American independence from Britain.

Who wrote common sense

• Thomas Paine
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Locke

What was common sense about

• Common Sense advocated for American independence and criticized monarchy.
• Common Sense focused on economic policies of the time.
• Common Sense argued for British rule over the colonies.
• Common Sense promoted the idea of a strong monarchy.

What was life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• Fundamental rights in the Declaration of Independence.
• A slogan from the French Revolution.
• A principle in the U.S. Constitution.
• A famous quote from Shakespeare.