The Declaration of Independence Flashcards
what is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence
to introduce why the colonies are breaking away
which right are described in the statement of human rights
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
what were the complaints in the declaration of independence for
King George lll
what did the colonists say they tried to do before declaring independence
Negotiate and petition the British government
what did the declaration of independence ultimately do?
declares the colonies free from British rule
What does the phrase unalienable rights mean
Rights that can not be taken away
what was one of the grievances against king George lll
he taxed them with ought their consent
what do the colonists claim they have the right to do after declaring independence
form alliances and trade with other countries
how is the declaration of independence important today
it explains the basic ideas of freedom and government that America was built on
who was the main author of the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
