Declaration of Independence

Q1 Prediction: List 2 people/groups the authors of the Declaration of Independence probably expected would read their declaration? In other words, who is the audience they wrote for?

US Citizens and the British

Q2: According to the Declaration of Independence, in what sense are "all men created equal?" Obviously some people are taller than others, some are smarter than others-so how exactly are people equal?

We are all equal owners of the government, citizens/owner 

Q3: During the 1700's, many kings believed in "divine right", and claimed they got their power to rule from God. According to the Declaration of Independence, who grants kings/governments the right to rule?

The people

Q4: When should people revolt? Should they do so often?

When a long train of abuses and usurpations

Q5: What did the colonists do to try to avoid declaring independence?

Petitioned for redress

Q6: Based on the language in this section, did the Declaration of Independence create a new country or 13 new states?

 13 new states