Answer the following questions using the Declaration of Independence. This is assignment is due at the start of the next class period. You will be able to use this on the quiz.
Preamble
1. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? (Paragraph 1)
Declaration of Natural Rights
2. Identify the three natural or unalienable rights of individuals. (Paragraph 2)
3. According to the Declaration of Independence, from whom do governments get their power? (Paragraph 2)
4. According to the Declaration of Independence, what should people do when the government abuses its power? (Paragraph 2)
List of Grievances
5. List 5 of the grievances by colonist that are identified in the Declaration of Independence. (Hint: There are a total of twenty-eight.)
Some possible answers include that the King:
6. Locate a grievance that refers to each of the following:
Proclamation of 1763
Quartering Act
7. How did the framers claim to have already tried to address the complaints?
Declaration of Independence:
8. What will change in the colonies as a result of the Declaration?
The Signatures
9. List any signers that you recognize.
10. Why, in your opinion, did the men want to include their signatures on the document? Were there any dangers they were facing by signing their names?