Read this passage 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. --That to
secure these rights, Governments are instituted among
Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the
governed.

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of
Independence.
What can be learned about the role and function of the
government from the quote?

The government invented the self-evident truths.

The people get their power from the government.

The government secures the rights of the people.

Why is james madison significant in regards to the bill of rights?

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!

Why was the development of an alphabet an important advancement for the phonician civilization? check all that apply