Declaration of Independence

What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

• It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

• It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

• He denied the colonists their rights.

• He was not born in Great Britain

• He was not elected by Parliament

• He lived far away from the colonies.

rights that cannot be taken away

• unalienable rights

• natural rights

• just powers

• consent of the governed

A list of the colonists' complaints.

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• Grievances

• Resolution of Independence

The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...

• life.

• liberty.

• the pursuit of happiness.

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect the rights of the people
• To protect the life of people's things
• To give people things

What two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Men and Women
• Women and Slaves
• Indentured Servants and Slaves