Declaration of Independence Primary Source Practice #2

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence approved on July 4, 1776?

• To declare the colonies' independence from Britain

• To establish a new government system

• To negotiate peace with Britain

• To request more rights from the British Crown

Why is the phrase “all men are created equal” important in the Declaration of Independence?

• It promises everyone the same pay and the same amount of land.

• It means the United States already gave equal rights to all people in 1776.

• It says people have the same basic (natural) rights and government should protect those rights; this idea became a goal used to push for more equality later.

• It says only colonists are equal to British soldiers.

Analyze the impact of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence on the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

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Analyzing

Which Enlightenment concepts are reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

• Natural law and natural rights

• Divine right of kings

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

How did the Declaration of Independence address the issue of 'taxation without representation'?

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