Declaration of Independence

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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

"Governments are instituted among men" 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

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

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

"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

Who gives government the ability to govern?

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

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

"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