Question

part 2 - complaints against the king

1. what was the purpose of the long list of grievances in the declaration?
2. what did jefferson mean when he wrote, to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world?
3. paraphrase specific complaints against king george iii in the declaration of independence

unfair taxes -
standing armies,-
dissolving legislatures-
bumt our towns-
part 3 - declaration itself

1. how did the document conclude, and what final claim did the colonies make?
2. what right did the colonies say in the declaration they had because of the kings oppressive acts?

survey & knowledge of the declaration

1. according to a survey, only one - third of americans recognized what famous phrase as coming from the declaration of independence?
2. what city did about two - thirds of respondents correctly identify as the place where the declaration was signed?
3. what event does the fourth of july holiday actually commemorate?

extra facts

1. what material was the original declaration written on?
2. who printed the first copies of the declaration of independence?
3. how many members of the continental congress signed the declaration?

Explanation:

1. The long - list of grievances aimed to justify the colonies' separation by presenting evidence of the King's unjust actions.
2. Jefferson meant to present the colonies' case clearly and honestly to the international community, laying out the reasons for seeking independence.
3. Unfair taxes: Imposing taxes without colonial consent. Standing armies: Maintaining troops in colonies without consent. Dissolving legislatures: Disbanding colonial law - making bodies. Burnt our towns: Destructive military actions by the British.
4. The document concluded by declaring the colonies free and independent states, the final claim being their right to self - governance and separation from Britain.
5. The colonies claimed the right to alter or abolish the government (British rule) due to the King's oppressive acts, and to establish a new government for their safety and happiness.
6. "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" is the famous phrase.
7. Philadelphia was the city where the Declaration was signed.
8. The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
9. The original Declaration was written on parchment.
10. John Dunlap printed the first copies of the Declaration of Independence.
11. 56 members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration.

Answer:

1. To justify separation with evidence of the King's unjust actions.
2. To present the colonies' case clearly and honestly to the world.
3. Unfair taxes: Imposed without consent. Standing armies: Maintained without consent. Dissolving legislatures: Disbanding colonial law - makers. Burnt our towns: Destructive British military acts.
4. Concluded by declaring colonies free and independent states; final claim was right to self - governance and separation.
5. Right to alter or abolish the government and establish a new one for safety and happiness.
6. "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
7. Philadelphia.
8. Adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
9. Parchment.
10. John Dunlap.
11. 56.