Declaration of Independence

What are the three main sections of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble, List of Grievances against King George III, Resolution for Independence

• Introduction, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights

• Statement of Rights, Declaration of War, Treaty of Paris

• Preamble, Amendments, Conclusion

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What were the two main purposes of publishing the Declaration of Independence widely?

• To inform King George III of their grievances and demand immediate surrender.

• To rally the troops at home and secure foreign allies.

• To establish a new system of government and elect a president.

• To declare war on all European powers and expand colonial territory.

Which of the following are considered unalienable rights, as stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom of Speech, Right to Bear Arms, Right to Vote

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Property, Security, and Justice

• Education, Healthcare, and Employment

From where do governments derive their just powers, according to the Declaration of Independence?

• The divine right of kings

• The consent of the governed

• Military strength and conquest

• Economic prosperity and trade