Declaration of Independence

Please read the Declaration of Independence. The questions are there to aid in your reading and understanding of the document.

Declaration of Independence Reading

Questions:

1. On whose philosophy or philosophies is the Declaration of Independence based?

2. What 18^th century philosophical movement influenced the language of the Declaration of Independence?

3. What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence as stated in the introductory paragraph?

4. Whose laws does Jefferson say give the colonies the right to separate from Great Britain?

5. According to Jefferson, who has the right to create a government?  According to Jefferson, what is the purpose of a government?  According to Jefferson, what should be done if a government fails to fulfill its purpose?