Declaration of Independence

Who wrote the Declaration Of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Who were the Patriots?

Those who supported the Revolution.

Complaints in Declaration-

1. Neglecting public good. 2. Destroying colonial legislatures. 3. Prevent Justice 4. Keeping standing army. 5.Requiring quartering of British soldiers. 6. Imposing Taxes without consent. 7. Interfering with colonial trade. 8. Denying colonists right to trial by jury.

Summary of Jefferson's arguments-5

1. Rights of people based upon NATURAL RIGHTS. 2. If gov violates "Natural Rights", ppl have right to change 3. Gov must protect ppls rights to LIFE<LIBERTY<PROPERTY> 4. No argument b/w colonists and Parliament especially without representative. 5.If King violated agreement, colonists are free to establish own government.

What were the principles of government that the Declaration includes?

EQUALITY RIGHTS-Life Liberty Property

What qualities made Jefferson the choice to write it?

Excellent writer, From Virginia, wealthy, 33 year old.

Ideals?

Explains purposes of government, how government is created.

Complaints?

How British government violated the colonists rights.

What are the four parts of the Declaration Of Independence?

Ideals, Arguments, Complaints, Conclusion.

Who were the Loyalists or Tories?

People who remained loyal to the King in Great Britain.

Arguments?

Reasons why colonies thought they were justified in breaking away from Great Britain.

Conclusion?

States the bond between Great Britain and the colonies are dissolved.