The Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1789

• July 4, 1812

• July 4, 1865

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Comprehending a text

What does The Declaration of Independence outline?

• The reasons for the colonies' desire for independence

• The names of the founding fathers

• The history of the colonies

• The geography of the colonies

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

What does the document state about the rights of the people?

• The document states that the rights of the people should be protected by the government.

• The document states that the rights of the people are not important.

• The document states that the rights of the people can be ignored by the government.

• The document states that the people have the right to abolish a government that fails to protect their rights.

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

What do the grievances listed in the second section of The Declaration of Independence provide evidence of?

• The fair treatment by King George III and the British government

• The lack of grievances against King George III and the British government

• The unfair treatment by the American colonists towards King George III and the British government

• The unfair treatment by King George III and the British government towards the American colonists

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

What does the Declaration assert?

• The colonies' right to form their own government

• The colonies' right to trade with other countries

• The colonies' right to elect their own leaders

• The colonies' right to establish their own religion

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Evaluating claims and arguments