Declaration of Independence Flashcard

Front

Who proposed the resolution that the colonies should be a free nation?

Back

Richard Henry Lee

Front

Who was not part of the committee to write the Declaration of Independence? Options: Patrick Henry, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin

Back

Patrick Henry

Front

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

According to John Locke, what would happen to a government if people's rights were not protected?

Back

Government can be overthrown

Front

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Back

John Hancock

Front

How many parts does the Declaration of Independence have?

Back

4

Front

What part of the Declaration of Independence lists the grievances against King George III?

Back

Third Part

Front

What part of the Declaration of Independence is the Preamble?

Back

First Part