Americans Declare Their Independence

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect the rights of the people
• To protect the life of people's things
• To give people things

What two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Men and Women
• Women and Slaves
• Indentured Servants and Slaves

Which of the following is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• Grievances against the king
• George Washington's signature
• A formal statement declaring independence from Britain

Who gives government the ability to govern?

• The people
• Parliament
• The King
• The Sons of Liberty

What did one part of the Declaration of Independence list?

• The colonists still wanted to be British citizens
• The colonists wanted to change the British government
• The things the colonists thought the King did wrong

"All men are created equal" 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

"Inalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" 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