Declaration of Independence
Part One (of the DOI) tells why the continental congress drew up the declaration, what is this part called?
What is the Preamble?
Direction of Motion; a passing or process; order of procedure
What is "Course." For Ex. "When in the Course of human events..."
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Series; A succession of connected things
What is "Train" For Ex. "But when a long Train of abuses and usurpations..."
Able to endure; persevering; not easily provoked; not hasty
Part Two (of the DOI), declares the rights that the founders think the people should have, this is called...
What is "The Declaration of rights."
True state of facts of things; purity from falsehoods
What is "Truths?" For Ex. "We hold these truths to be self-evident.."
"I thank God that I have lived to see my Country independent and free. She may long enjoy her independence and freedom...It depends on her virtue."
Who was Samuel Adams?
The representatives of the people
Who is "We." For Ex. "We, therefore, the representatives of The United States of America..."
Sustaining or Upholding.
What is "Support?" For Ex. "And for the Support of this Declaration....we mutually pledge...our lives..."
Part Three (of the DOI) is what England had done wrong and explains why the Americans are demanding their independence, this part is known as...
What is the "Bill of Indictment or 27 Injuries of The King?"
To guard from danger; to make safe or certain.
What is "Secure." For Ex. "That to Secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men.."
"We must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy."
Who was Dumbledore?
Needing; Lacking; deficient; absent
What is "Wanting?" For Ex. "Nor have we been Wanting in attentions to our British Brethren."
An account of facts; a narration of events.
What is "History?" For Ex. "The History of the present King...is a History of repeated injuries..."
Part Four (Of the DOI), is a final warning and explanation of why they are declaring independence, this is called...
What is "Our Statement of Rights?"
Ruinous; Destroying; Mischievous; Pernicious
What is "Destructive?" For Ex. "...Whenever any form of government becomes Destructive of these ends..."
"Liberty once lost, is lost forever."
Who was John Adams?
Referred to a superior court or judge.
What is "Appealed?" For Ex. "We have Appealed to their native Justice and Magnanimity.."
To make a request; to solicit.
What is "Petition." For Ex. "...we have Petitioned for redress in the most humble terms..."
According to the Declaration our Unalienable Rights are...
What are "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness?"
Wisdom applied to practice; exercise of discernment
What is "Prudence?" For Ex. "Prudence indeed will dictate the governments..."
"Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."
Who was George Washington?
To rest satisfied; to comply with; to cease opposition
What is "Acquiesce?" For Ex. "We must therefore, Acquiesce in the necessity which denounces our separation.."
Wrongs or damages to a person, rights, reputation, or goods.
What is "Injuries."