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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonial leader introduced the ideas of John Locke’s “social contract” theory into the Declaration of Independence?John HancockThomas PaineJames MadisonThomas Jefferson
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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 ChoiceThe January 1776 publication of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, _____.caused Parliament to sympathize with the American colonieshad little effect on the attitudes of colonistsmoved the colonies closer to declaring independenceoccurred just after the Declaration of Independence
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich came first?the beginning of the American Revolutionthe Declaration of Independence
- 5. Multiple Choice
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.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe reference to the natural rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence was clearly inspired by the ideas of ______.John AdamsJohn HancockJohn SmithJohn Locke
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who was considered to be the author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
- 8. Multiple Choice
The author wrote the Declaration of Independence without any input from anyone else.
TRUE
FALSE
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow could the British have prevented the American Revolution?By forcing King George III to give up the throneBy overruling the decisions of the colonial legislaturesBy increasing taxes on the colonistsBy allowing colonists to elect representatives to Parliament
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?Common Sense was published.The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.The American Revolution ends.The Declaration of Independence is signed.
- 11. Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?All men are created equalRights are given by good kingsGovernment exists to protect us from ourselvesOnly a democracy can protect our rights - 12. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?From the KingFrom the Supreme CourtFrom GodFrom the people
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble is...in the beginning of the Declaration...the conclusion.in the middle.not in the Declaration.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are our Unalienable rights according to Jefferson?
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
Life, liberty, and property
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Voting, rebelling, and health
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe words self-evident means what?confusingobviouswrongself-aware
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?George WashingtonThomas PaineThomas JeffersonPatrick Henry
- 17. Multiple Choice
How many different sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
4
5
6
7
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which section of the Declaration of Independence list formal complaints?
The Introduction
The Preamble
The Grievance Section
The Conclusion
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a grievance?
a formal complaint
a complaint
a natural right
a tax
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who were the grievances in the Declaration of Independence addressed to?
King George lll
The Colonist
The Founding Fathers
Great Britain
- 21. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence lists a number of offenses committed by the British king against the American colonists. Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offence
- 22. Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
to provide for common defense and promote the general welfare
to create a strong national government
to protect the interests of the states
to protect citizens’ rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- 23. Multiple Choice
“ To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
—excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?
Baron de Montesquieu’s theory of separation of power
John Locke’s idea of the social contract
Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s theory of divine right
James Madison’s view of individual liberty
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why were colonists outraged by taxes imposed by the British government?
because they were denied trials by a jury of their peers
because they had no representation in Parliament
because they made British paper products less expensive
because they had to house British soldiers
- 25. Multiple Choice
“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 . . .”
—excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
According to this excerpt, how does the source of natural rights compare to the source of government power?
Natural rights come from God; government power comes from the people.
Natural rights come from the government; government power comes from the people
Natural rights come from the government; government power comes from God.
Natural rights come from God; government power comes from God.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment thinker argued that all people were born equal and had natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
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