The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

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Vincent Brown

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

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Which colonial leader introduced the ideas of John Locke’s “social contract” theory into the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

Thomas Paine

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

2.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

“The main purpose of government is to expand the glorify the state.”

“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals.

“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King.”

“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality.”

3.

Multiple Choice

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The January 1776 publication of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, _____. 

caused Parliament to sympathize with the American colonies 

had little effect on the attitudes of colonists 

moved the colonies closer to declaring independence   

occurred just after the Declaration of Independence

4.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which came first?

the beginning of the American Revolution

the Declaration of Independence

5.

Multiple Choice

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What is the significance of July 4, 1776?

It was the day the Declaration of Independence was first drafted.

It was the day the Continental Congress first met in Philadelphia.

It was the day that Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and presented it to the world.

It was the date of the first battle of the American Revolution.

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