Vocab
a person sent to represent others in Congress
delegate
Colonists that were "loyal" to the king were called _______________
Loyalists
How many colonies were there?
13 Colonies
All Men are Created _____?
Equal
On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
to complain
grievance
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was made AFTER the American Revolutionary War was over.
FALSE
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence is called the ____________
Preamble
True or False? The Declaration of Independence is the world's most famous break up letter.
True
FILL IN THE BLANK
All men are born with certain __________ ______ such as life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Unalienable Rights
People who supported independence from Britain were called _______________.
Patriots
True or False. In the Declaration of Independence, it stated "all men are created equal". This really only meant to include rich white men.
True
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies wanted to be independent
Rights that all people are born with that cannot be taken away are called _______________ rights
natural
cruel and unreasonable rule over others
tyranny
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The legislative body representing the 13 colonies is called "The Continental ________________ "
Congress
What is the name for a person who betrays another person, country or principle?
a traitor
The government's power to rule comes from ________ according to the Declaration of Independence?
“the consent of the governed.”
or
Citizens
The state or form of self rule
Independence
Who was nominated and chosen to be the leader of continental (Patriots) army?
George Washington
According to the Declaration of Independence what is the role of the government?
To protect the natural rights of citizens
What part of the Declaration of Independence did the colonists state their complaints towards King George and his tyranny?
List of Grievances
Name one other person other than Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock who signed their name on the Declaration of Independence. (Hint: think of the Sons of Liberty)
Samuel Adams, John Adams, George Washington, Patrick Henry