Question

unit 1: document - based question
did the declaration of independence and the constitution help everyone be free and treated fairly when the united states began?
document 1: excerpt from the declaration of independence (1776)
we believe that all people are equal and that their creator gives them important rights. these rights include the right to live, to be free, and to seek happiness.
to protect these rights, governments are created by the people. the government gets its power from the agreement of the people. if a government stops helping the people, the people have the right to change or get rid of it. they can start a new government based on what will keep them safe and happy.
so, we, the leaders of the united states of america, say that these colonies are free and independent states.
vocab
creator – the person or being who made everything.
rights – things you are allowed to do or have.
government – the group of people who make and enforce laws
notes
write at least three bullet points of notes about the document

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence states all people are equal with rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Governments are created by people to protect these rights and people can change a non - helpful government. It declares the colonies free and independent.

Answer:

1. All people are equal with rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
2. Governments are created by people to protect rights.
3. People can change a non - helpful government.
4. The colonies are declared free and independent.