DE History Quiz - Declaration of Independance

Who was Richard Henry Lee?

Rep from VA who introduced independence resolution at Second Continental Congress

Who were the 5 men appointed to write Declaration of Independence

Jefferson, John Adams, Franklin, Livingston, Sherman

Who was John Locke?

philosopher that influenced Declaration of Independence

What time period was John Locke from?

enlightenment

John Locke believed we should enter into a _______.

social contract

John Locke describes natural rights as_______.

life, liberty, property

John Locke's description of social contract theory

government protects natural rights, in return citizens obey

Social contract created a system of ___ _____.

ordered liberty

What author did Jefferson use ideas from?

Thomas Paine

The Declaration of Independence was approved on ______.

July 4, 1776

What are the 2 self-evident truths?

• all men created equal

• endowed by Creator with certain unalienable rights

2. endowed by creator with certain unalienable rights

What are the 3 unalienable right?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Who has the right to create government?

the people

What is the purpose of government?

to protect unalienable rights

What should people do if government fails?

abolish or alter it

What is 1 grievance from the Declaration of Independence ?

British cut off trade with all parts of the world

Who is "he" refering to in the Declaration of Independence?

the King

What 4 powers did the Declaration of Independence claim as a free and independent state?

• levy war

• conclude peace

• contract alliances

• establish commerce

conclude peace

contract alliances

establish commerce

What sacrifices were the signers of the Declaration of Independence willing to make for independence?

their lives, fortunes and sacred honor

What are the main parts of the Declaration of Independence?

Preamble

Theory of Government

List of Grievances

Formal Declaration of Independence