Independence
Why did the colonies want independence?
Because of unfair taxes and no representation.
What are natural rights?
Rights you are born with
Why 13 stripes?
original colonies
Why did colonists come to America?
Religious freedom (or opportunity)
Who wrote the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What document announced independence?
Declaration of Independence
Name the 3 natural rights
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Why 50 stars?
50 states
Name the war between North & South
Civil War
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women’s rights
What year was Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What is “consent of the governed”?
Government power comes from the people
Name the national anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
One cause of the Civil War
Slavery
Name one helper of the Declaration of independence
Benjamin Franklin or John Adams