Facts 1
Who wrote the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the group that came to Philadelphia to write the Declaration of Independence?
The ____ Congress
The Continental Congress
Where was Thomas Jefferson born?
Virginia
liberty
freedom
elected
voted on and accepted
How many colonies were there?
13
Who was the head of Great Britain when the Declaration of Independence was written?
King George III
What was the reason for writing the Constitution?
To say the colonies would be an independent country called the USA.
the Preamble to the Declaration
introduction
accepted
said yes to or voted for
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Philadelphia
What is the introduction of the Declaration of Independence called?
the Preamble
The Declaration of Independence says everyone has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of....
hapiness
declare
say publicly
Independence Day
July 4
What was the first colony in the US?
VIrginia
What did Jefferson criticize in his first writing of the Declaration of Independence?
slavery
Jefferson believed in separation of _____ and state.
church
criticize
say it is bad
philosophy
idea or belief
On what date was the Declaration of Independence voted on and accepted?
July 4, 1776
Who signed the Declaration of Independence first, in very large letters?
John Hancock
What year was Jefferson elected president?
1800
Republicanism
saying that government gets power from the PEOPLE
inherited
someone died and gave something to you