Declaration of Independence

Which phrase in the Declaration expresses the colonists' opposition to taxation without representation?

"For imposing taxes on us without our consent".

What reference do you see to Native Americans in the Declaration? What attitude is expressed?

"merciless Indian savages"; negative attitude

In the series of paragraphs beginning, "He has refused his Assent," to whom does "He" refer?

King George III

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.

From what source does the Declaration state the governments derive there powers?

From the People.

According the Declaration, what powers does the United States have "as Free and Independent States"?

Levy War, Conclude Peace, Contract Alliances, Establish Commerce

What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

List the men who wrote/edited the Declaration.

Livingston, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Sherman

Who was the primary author of the Declaration?

Thomas Jefferson

According the the Declaration, what rights do people have when their government becomes destructive?

To alter or abolish it.