the declaration of independence

what event prompted the formation of the first continental Congress?

Boston Tea Party

In which section of the Declaration of Independence is the purpose of government described?

Preamble

Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?

They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.

As the result of a conflict between British troops and a colonial militia in Massachusetts,

Thomas Paine published Common Sense

Does the preamble to the Declaration of Independence indicate reasons why the new independent government might be similarly removed or overthrown? Why or why not?

Yes. It outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.

which type of rights did the colonists who drafted the declaration of independence most want to protect?

inalienable

which had the greatest influence in prompting the second continental Congress to declare independence?

increased open public support for independence

The declaration of independence intended to end British rule in the colonies, and grant citizens

the right to self-govern

John Locke and enlightenment era philosopher influenced American movement for independence. Locke believed that all people were entitled to natural rights. Which quotation from the preamble to the declaration of independence refers to natural rights?

they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

which best describes the main action called for by the declaration of independence?

to give the united states the power of self government