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“…give me liberty or give me death!” “A government of our own is our natural right…” “We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” During the Revolution, these statements were made by members of which group?
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This reflects beliefs derived from
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness' Which statement summarizes this passage?
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
The Declaration of Independence (1776) has had a major influence on peoples throughout the world because it
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
“. . . We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” What is this document?
Declaration of Independence
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule
protect people’s natural rights
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Patriots
Rights existed before governments were created.
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
“. . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .“
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