The Declaration of Independence Flashcards
1
Q
The Declaration was written by whom? What year?
A
Thomas Jefferson in 1776
1
Q
The purpose of the Declaration
A
Declare independence from Britain
2
Q
Unalienable/natural rightsl
A
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
3
Q
According to the 2nd paragraph, the govt exists to…
A
…protect people’s rights
4
Q
Who has ultimate political authority?
A
The people of the country
5
Q
People can rebel against their government for good cause if..
A
…the govt fails to protect their rights
6
Q
Most of the Declaration is devoted to…
A
…grievances against the King of England
7
Q
When does the ACTUAL Declaration of Independence appear?
A
In the last paragraph
