The Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1787

• 1791

• 1776

• 1865

Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which natural rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom, Justice, and Equality

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Power, Money, and Fame

• Speech, Press, and Religion

Why did the colonists say they had the right to break away form Britain?

• Britain needed their money

• The King was too far away

• The government was not protecting their rights

• They wanted to copy France

How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 13

• 27

• 56

• 100

Which of the following best explains why the phrase "all men are created equal" was revolutionary in 1776?

• Most people already believed it

• It challenged kings and unequal societies

• It meant only the colonists were equal to Britain

• It was copied from France

Which modern situation would BEST show the influence of the Declaration's ideas?

• A school principal sets new rules without asking anyone

• Citizens protest peacefully for fair treatment by the government

• A company fired workers without reason

• A king takes land from his people

The Declaration listed complaints, called __________ , against King George III.

Hint: complaints (underlined word in notes)

According to the Declaration, when a government does not protect people's rights, the people have the right to ______ a new government.

(Hint: make)

The Declaration of Independence is sometimes called "America's ________ ________" because it marks the nation's beginning.