Chapter 4 Declaration of Independence Review

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Who is known for signing their name first and largest on the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

Which part of the Declaration of Independence is the introduction that explains separation has become necessary for the American people?

• Declaration

• Grievances

• Big Ideas

• Preamble

Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains ideas such as people having "certain unalienable rights"?

• Declaration

• Grievances

• Big Ideas

• Preamble

Which part of the Declaration of Independence proclaims colonists are free from British Rule?

• Declaration

• Grievances

• Big Ideas

• Preamble

Which part of the Declaration of Independence lists complaints about King George III and taxes?

• Declaration

• Grievances

• Big Ideas

• Preamble

The Declaration of Independence says the government gets its power from __________.

• king

• people

• elected leaders

The Declaration of Independence says that when a government violates citizens’ rights, people should __________ .

• obey the government

• disobey the government

• change the government

The Declaration of Independence says that people's natural rights _________________ be taken away.

• can

• cannot

• should

The Declaration of Independence says that people establish government to _________ people’s natural rights.

• establish

• protect

• limit

• restrict