The Declaration of Independence

List three grievances the colonists make against the King in the Declaration of Independence.

He refused governors to pass laws that were very important until he checked them, but he still denied them anyway. He has made judges dependent on his will, and how much they make. Finally, he had armies out after the war without any consent.

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

56 people signed it.

How do Jefferson's "unalienable rights" compare with the "natural rights" expressed by Locke?

Jefferson talked about life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness, and Locke talked about life, liberty, and freedom.

According to the Declaration of Independence when is it okay to rebel against a government?

It is okay to rebel when someone is destructive against life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and when was the Declaration of Independence passed?

Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, and the delegates agreed upon it. It was passed in July fourth, 1776.

What does the Declaration say about Parliament?

It says that Parliament has also been ignorant to their protests and pleas. Parliament treated them just like the king did.

According to the Declaration of Independence, how did the colonists try to solve these problems? How were they treated?

It stated that they have tried numerous times to negotiate with Britain peacefully, buy Britain and the king have not answered these complaints. Therefore, they have no choice but to leave Britain.

What rights does the Declaration of Independence say the new, independent states have the right to do?

They are not ruled by the British and all political connection to the British is to be absolved and gone. As independent states, they have the right to declare war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and all things that free states may do.