Double Points
What dates were independence adopted, and signed
July 4 1776
Aug 2 1776
Who was the main writer the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What topic was removed from the DOI
Slavery
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created _______________.
Equal
What are the 4 main parts of the DOI
The Introduction, The Preamble, Grievances, Conclusion
What was the difference between Thomas Jefferson's natural Rights and John Locke's natural rights?
John Locke: Life, Liberty, Property
Thomas Jefferson: Lifer Liberty, Pursuit of happiness
Southern delegates opposed what subject being mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Slavery
What was the argument for KEEPING the paragraph
The Northern states did not agree with slavery and wanted it abolished
That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of ______________.
Happiness
What is included in the Introduction?
Explain why the colonists felt they were justified in declaring independence.
-King George III broke social contract and violated natural rights
Who were the 2 main philosophers who created Enlightenment Ideas?
Baron De Montesquieu
John Locke
How long did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?
17 days
What was the argument for DELETING the paragraph
The southern states used slaves as the base of their economy
That to secure these rights, _______________ are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Governments
What is included in the preamble?
Natural rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness
Social Contact: agreement between government and people
Name the 8 founding fathers
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
John Hancock
John Jay
George Washington
How many men were on the committee to create the Declaration of Independence?
5
Why did the Northern states agree to please the southern states?
They did not want to risk independence not passing if the south voted no.
That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or _____________ it, and to institute new government.
Abolish
What is included in the grievances?
27 list of complaints against King George III
List one of five the grievances against King George III, listed on your mark the text
imposing taxes without the consent of the people
suspending trial by jury
limiting judicial powers
quartering soldiers
dissolving legislatures
Name the committee of 5 selected for the draft of the Declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman,
How many votes would come from the North, Middle and south? How many votes needed to pass?
North 4
Middle 4
South 5
12/13 votes needed to pass
We solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies are, and of right to be free and __________________ states.
Independent
What is included in the Conclusion?
-formally declare independence
-a nation of people could rebel and overthrow a government who broke the social contract.