Questions and Answers
Which truths in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence are self-evident?
All men are created equal and have rights that cannot be taken away.
What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
From what source does the Declaration state the governments derive their powers?
From the People.
According to the Declaration, what rights do people have when their government becomes destructive?
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In the series of paragraphs beginning, 'He has refused his Assent,' to whom does 'He' refer?
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Which phrase in the Declaration expresses the colonists' opposition to taxation without representation?
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According to the Declaration, what powers does the United States have as Free and Independent States?
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What reference do you see to Native Americans in the Declaration? What attitude is expressed?
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List the men who wrote/edited the Declaration.
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration?
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Study Notes
Key Principles of the Declaration of Independence
- All men are created equal and possess inherent rights that cannot be taken away.
- Unalienable rights include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Government's Authority
- Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed (the People).
- When a government is destructive, people have the right to alter or abolish it.
Grievances Against the Crown
- "He" in the context of grievances refers to King George III.
- Colonists opposed taxation without representation, as indicated by the phrase "For imposing taxes on us without our consent".
Powers of Independent States
- The United States has the power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, and establish commerce as Free and Independent States.
Native American References
- The Declaration refers to Native Americans as "merciless Indian savages", reflecting a negative attitude towards indigenous peoples.
Authors of the Declaration
- Key contributors to the writing and editing of the Declaration include Livingston, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, and Sherman.
- Thomas Jefferson is recognized as the primary author of the Declaration.
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