The Document
What document starts with the phrase "We hold these truths..."?
The Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why is the Declaration significant for us today?
Our government is based on the same principles.
What are the natural rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Freedom from another's control
independence
How many main sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
4 (5 if you include the signatures)
Who was the first person to sign the document?
John Hancock
The Declaration of Independence stands for what 2 principles?
freedom and equal rights
What does the right to life mean?
Everyone has the right to live.
cruel and unreasonable rule
tyranny
What is the preamble?
The introduction that explains that separation has become necessary for the American people.
How many signatures were on the Declaration of Independence?
56
What groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence when it was written?
Women, slaves, and American Indians
What does the right to liberty mean?
Everyone has the right to be free.
a meeting or convention
congress
When did the document officially declare the colonists free from Great Britain?
July 4, 1776
Who does the Declaration of Independence say gives the government power?
The people
Did America eventually ring true to the core principles?
yes
What does the pursuit of happiness mean?
Everyone has the right to be happy.
complaints
grievances
Name ALL the parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, Big Ideas, Complaints against Great Britian, The Declaration, Signitures
Explain the phrase "Put your John Hancock on it."
He was the first person to sign the document, and it was the largest.
Explain why the core principles, freedom and equal rights, were true for all groups of people.
How do the natural rights apply to you?
Answers may vary
Rights that are impossible to take away
Unalienable rights