The Declaration of Independece

Front

Before it was a free nation, the United States was made up of ______________.

Back

13 British colonies

Front

Did many people in the colonies like how the British government treated them?

Back

True

Front

In 1775, the colonies began a war with _________.

Back

Great Britain

Front

A group of leaders from each of the 13 colonies met and decided to write a formal statement to declare freedom from British rule.

Back

True

Front

Thomas Jefferson did not write the Declaration of Independence.

Back

False

Front

Did Thomas Jefferson list the reasons why the colonies should break away from Great Britain?

Back

True

Front

Did Thomas Jefferson list the rights all people have and explain how the government protects those rights?

Back

True

Front

The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776.

Back

True

Front

Today Americans celebrate Independence Day on ________.

Back

July 4

Front

We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are:

Back

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness