American Beginnings

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

The Preamble is...

• in the beginning of the Declaration...

• the conclusion.

• in the middle.

• not in the Declaration.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

• All men are created equal

• Rights are given by good kings

• Government exists to protect us from ourselves

• Only a democracy can protect our rights

The words self-evident means what?

• confusing

• obvious

• wrong

• self-aware

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 property

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Voting, rebelling, and health

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

• From the King

• From the Supreme Court

• From God

• From the people

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.
• To make a United States army.
• To gain independence from the British Empire
• To install their own king in America

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

• listed a man's natural rights.

• introduced the Declaration.

• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.

• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

• The American Revolution ends.

• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

All of the following signed the declaration except?

• John Peter Muhlenberg

• John Hancock

• Charles Carroll

• John Witherspoon