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- 1. 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 - 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?From the KingFrom the Supreme CourtFrom GodFrom the people
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration thatdetailed the colonists' complaints with King George.listed a man's natural rights.introduced the Declaration.concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)Freedom of speech, religion, and pressLife, liberty, and propertyLife, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessVoting, rebelling, and health
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble is...in the beginning of the Declaration...the conclusion.in the middle.not in the Declaration.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe words self-evident means what?confusingobviouswrongself-aware
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the connection between natural rights and government?government is meant to provide servicespeople have the right to alter governmentpeople have certain unalienable rightsgovernment is meant to protect rights
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?Benjamin FranklinSamuel AdamsThomas JeffersonPaul Revere
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Declaration of Independence written?To stop taxes from the British Empire.To make a United States army.To gain independence from the British EmpireTo install their own king in America
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTo Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence wasan act of loyalty.an act of treason.an act of bravery.an act of insanity.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?“The main purpose of government is to expand and 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”
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is another word for Grievances?
Virtues
Complaints
Petitions
Compliments
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy is July 4th a significant date to the Declaration of Independence?The Continental Congress approved the documentIt was when they started writing the documentIt was Jefferson's birthdayIt was the day they sent it to the King
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that government cannot take away
Rights that government takes away
rights for aliens
Government is needed to promote equality
- 15. Multiple Choice
Where does government get their power?
God
Elected officials
The people
The President
- 16. Multiple Choice
If people want to change the government, which ideal from the DOI does that represent?
Self-evident
alter or abolish government
Consent of the governed
Unalienable rights
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment. His name was...?William PennRoger ShermanJohn LockeRobert Livingston
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