Declaration of Independence/Articles of Confederation

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Declaration declare about the colonies?

• The colonies are free and independent.

• The colonies are states of England.

• The colonies need help from England.

What rights are listed in the Declaration?

• Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
• Freedom, Equality and Brotherhood
• Peace, Love and Understanding

According to John Locke, what do governments need to do with people's rights?

• Governments need to protect people's rights.

• Governments need to stop people's rights.

• Governments need to take away people's rights.

Definition: The idea that the people agree to the laws and the government

• Consent of the Governed

• Federalism
• Limited Government

Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

• It was the first self-government in America

• It was the first time the power of the king was limited

• It revolted against the king

Definition: Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Limited Government

Definition: A government can only do what its people allow

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Limited Government

Definition: The law must be fairly applied using certain processes

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Limited Government

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• listed the colonists' complaints with the king

• listed a man's natural rights.

• introduced the Declaration.