The Declaration of Independence

Match the part of the Declaration of Independence to its description.

• Preamble

• Introduction, why colonists declare independence to the world

• Grievances

• Formal declaration of separation for Britain, colonies are free & can do all the things independent states can do

• Declaration of Rights

• People. have rights given to them at birth & cannot be taken away. The people (the governed) give the government power

• Resolution of Independence

• 27 specific complaints against King George III

If a group of people wish to abolish their government, what do they need to do first?

What are the three unalienable Rights that are granted to the people by birth?

Once a group of people abolish a government, what are they able to do next?

Why do the colonists have the right to overthrow the British government?

What do the colonists declare at the end of the Declaration of Independence?