Declaration of Independence Flashcards
1
Q
date it was signed
A
July 4, 1776
2
Q
Preamble
A
explains why we cut ties with England
3
Q
Natural Rights
hint- L,L,PoH; =; gov.
A
- all men are created equal
*government gets power for the consent of governed
*life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
4
Q
Grievances
A
- king cut off trade with other countries
- king forced us to house troops
- King and parliament forced taxes and laws on us without oru input- “no taxation without representation”
4
Q
L_______, L__________, and the P_______ of h_____________
A
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happieness
4
Q
“No ___________ without __________!”
A
“no taxation without representation!”
5
Q
resolution of independence
A
declare colonies free and independent from
England
6
Q
where was it signed
A
2nd Continental Congress, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
