Declaration of Independence 1
This document officially announced the American colonies' separation from Great Britain.
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He was principal (main) author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
The power or right to act, speak, or think without unfair limits.
Freedom
The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted on this date.
July 4th, 1776
A person legally recognized as a member of a country.
Citizen
This group of 5 men was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence.
The Committee of Five
The list of grievances in the Declaration primarily criticized this British monarch.
King George III
A readiness or eagerness to do something, even if it is difficult.
Willingness
The adoption of the Declaration marked the birth of this nation.
United States of America
A person who makes or helps pass laws.
Legislator
These are the rights described in the Declaration as "unalienable".
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
This part of the Declaration explains its justification for independence.
A duty or obligation that comes with rights or roles in society.
Responsibility
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Besides Jefferson, these two members of the Committee of Five helped draft the Declaration
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
The upper chamber of the United States Congress.
Senate
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This principle of states that government derives its powers from the consent of the governed.
Popular Sovereignty
The Declaration was drafted during this meeting of colonial representatives.
Second Continental Congress
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Being the first to explore, create, or introduce something new.
Pioneering
The phrase "unalienable rights" refers to rights that are considered this.
Natural or Inherent
Groups within a society that are smaller in number and often underrepresented.
Minorities
This section of the Declaration lists complaints against British rule.
List of Grievances
The colonies decided to separate from Britain mainly because they believed this was being violated.
Their natural rights
The condition of having personal liberty and independence.
Freedom
This line is what the Declaration is most commonly remembered for.
All men are created equal
The larger group that holds more than half the votes in a decision.
Majority