Declaration of Independence In Congress, July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America

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Declaration of IndependenceIn Congress, July 4,
1776The Unanimous Declaration of the
ThirteenUnited States of America
Created by Mr. Steve Hauprich for acceleration
and remediation of US History students

• Dear American Colonists, supportive British
  Whigs,
• and potential European Allies

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When in the course of human events, it becomes
necessaryfor one people to dissolve the
political bondswhich have connected them with
another,
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and to assume, among the powers of the earth,the
separate and equal stationto which the laws of
nature and of natures Godentitle them,
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a decent respect to the opinions of
mankindrequires that they should declare the
causeswhich impel them to the separation.
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We hold these truths to be self evident That
all men are created equal
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that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable rights
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that among these are life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness
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that, to secure these rights, governments are
instituted among men,
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deriving their just powers from the consent of
the governed
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that whenever any form of government becomes
destructive to these ends,
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it is the right of the people to alter or abolish
it,and to institute new government,
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laying its foundation on such principles, and
organizing its powers in such form,as to them
shall seem most likelyto effect their safety and
happiness.
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Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments
long established should not be changed for
lightand transient causes
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1215The Magna Cartarepresentative government
exists along with the right to a fair trial
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1689 English Bill of Rightsincludes the right
to petition,private property protections, and
the right to bear arms
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and accordingly all experience hath shown that
mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils
are sufferable,than to right themselves by
abolishing the formsto which they are accustomed.
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But when a long train of abuses and
usurpations,pursuing invariably the same
object,evinces a design to reduce themunder
absolute despotism,
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it is their right, it is their duty,to throw off
such government,
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and to provide new guards for their future
security.
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And for the support of this declaration, with a
firm reliance on the protection of Divine
Providence,we mutually pledge to each other our
lives,our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
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"That to secure these rights, governments are
instituted among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the governed." ___1. This
statement from the Declaration of Independence
indicates that government has a responsibility
to 1 promote economic development2 control the
lives of citizens3 respond to the will of the
people4 provide for the defense of the nation
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___2. The primary purpose of the Declaration of
Independence was to (1) establish a basic set of
laws for the United States(2) strengthen
colonial ties with England(3) state the reasons
for the American Revolution(4) demand freedom of
speech and of the press
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___3. The Declaration of Independence
contributed to the political development of the
United States by 1 condemning the practice of
slavery2 presenting a clear statement of the
social contract theory of government3 providing
the nation with a strong bill of rights4
demonstrating the need for a strong chief
executive
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___4. According to the Declaration of
Independence, governments are established
to (1) protect the nation from invasion(2)
provide a system of checks and balances(3)
protect the natural rights of citizens(4)
guarantee voting rights for all citizens
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___5. In writing the Declaration of Independence,
Thomas Jefferson was influenced most by John
Lockes idea of (1) due process of law(2)
natural rights(3) the rights of the accused(4)
the right to privacy
___6. Which group had the most influence on the
ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence
and United States Constitution? (1) political
leaders of Spain and Portugal(2) religious
leaders of the medieval period(3) writers of the
Renaissance(4) philosophers of the Enlightenment
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__7. The pamphlet Common Sense, by Thomas Paine,
aided the American cause in the Revolutionary
War because it (1) convinced France to join in
the fight against England(2) led to the repeal
of the Stamp Act(3) created a new system of
government for the United States(4) persuaded
individuals who were undecided to
supportindependence
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___8. Which political belief is expressed by
the quotation "we ... will not hold ourselves
bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or
Representation"? 1 necessity for separation of
powers2 government by consent of the governed3
freedom of press and assembly4 right to a writ
of habeas corpus
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___9. The Declaration of Independence and the
Bill of Rights are similar in that both (1)
support a federal system of government(2)
maintain the importance of a strong chief
executive(3) provide for a system of checks and
balances(4) support limitations on governmental
power