Declaration of Independence Spanish

It was a formal written resolution declaring the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain.

It was a peace treaty between the colonies and Great Britain.

It was a list of new laws for the colonies.

It was a letter of apology to King George III.

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Press

Right to Bear Arms, Free Speech, and Fair Trial

Equality, Justice, and Prosperity

White men

All people regardless of race or gender

Only landowners

Women and African Americans

To preserve unity among the colonies

Because Jefferson changed his mind

It was never included in any draft

Britain demanded its removal

It means only the people give power to the government.

It means the government can act without people's approval.

It means the government is above the law.

It means only leaders have rights.

A just cause

A majority vote

A presidential order

A new law

The right to act, believe, or express oneself in one's own way

The right to own property

The right to vote in elections

The right to be protected by the military

It inspired other countries to fight for independence from their 'mother countries.'

It led to the creation of the United Nations.

It caused other countries to avoid revolutions.

It made other countries join the British Empire.

To approve the independence of the colonies on July 4, 1776; to formally declare independence from Great Britain; and to list grievances against King George III.

To establish a new government and legal system for the colonies.

To create a trade agreement between the colonies and Great Britain.

To announce the end of all relations with European countries.