People
Wrote most of the declaration
Thomas Jefferson
This section of the Declaration includes the many complaints for the unjustices of King George III.
Grievances
Idea from Ancient Greek way of governing which gave power to people who voted for major decisions
Democracy
Important document written by Thomas Jefferson
(Most of it)
Declaration of Independence
Ruling power of Democracy
the People
Helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin or John Adams
Grievance associated with housing and feeding British troops.
Quartering
Pamphlet of ideas written by Thomas Paine.
Common Sense
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Used as the tool for people to make decisions about government
voting / a vote
Wrote the influential pamphlet that urges the colonists to create a Democracy and leave Britain
"Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
Grievance which involved stopping the colonists from business with other Countries.
Cut off Trade / Navigation Acts
The idea that one person should rule (King or Queen) and their sons and daughters inherit the power
Monarchy
Name of the philosopher who became inspiration for Thomas Jefferosn to write about the rights of people.
John Locke
type of Democracy where each citizen votes
Direct Democracy
The Declaration of Independence was a direct message to this person.
King George III
War for which many taxing acts were created by British Government to collect money and pay war debt.
French and Indian War
The idea that you can live by your own free will without help from others
Independence
What did the signers promise to support the Declaration?
Their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor
Birthplace of Democracy
Ancient Greece
Introduced a resolution (Formal proposal) for Independence at the Continental Congress.
Richard Henry Lee
Grievance associated with using these "soldiers for hire"
Mercenaries
A synonym of Freedom
Liberty
How does Jefferson describe a ruler who ignores people’s rights?
A tyrant
What do people have the right to do if a government destroys their rights?
Change or end the government