The Declaration of Independence

Question 1

Part 1: Preamble

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

Answer 1

To state shy the Declaration of Independence was

written.

Question 2

The Preamble also explains what?

Answer 2

It will explain the reasons that impel the colonists to separate from Great Britain.

Question 3

Part 2: Declaration of Natural Rights

What does the Declaration of Natural Rights say about men?

Answer 3

All men are created equal.

Question 4

All me have the right to ______, _______ and the___________.

Answer 4

life, liberty and the pursuit to happiness

Question 5

What is the role of government?

Answer 5

Governments are instituted among men (run by man), deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. (using their powers, given to them by the people that elect them)

Question 6

What can the people do when their government doesn’t protect their rights?

Answer 6

The people have a right to grievances and can overthrow that government and replace it with another.

Question 7

Part 3: List of Grievances

What are the grievances that the people are complaining about the king?

Answer 7

Deprives us of trial by jury, imposing taxes with out our consent, the king ignores the peoples rights.

Question 8

The British government allows colonists no say in determining____________________.

Answer 8

a judge’s tenure or term of office.

Question 9

King George’s actions show little or no_____________

Answer 9

concern for peoples natural rights.

Question 10

Part 4: Resolution of Independence

What is the purpose of this section?

Answer 10

It states, colonies are now “free and independent states”.

Question 11

What are the powers of free and independent states?

Answer 11

• wage war and make peace.
• establish alliances
• trade with other countries