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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the DOI reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?
his opinion on the purpose of government
his ability to bring people together
his views on the trade of enslaved people
his aspirations to one day run for president
- 2. Multiple Choice
What slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the DOI?
"Peace at Any Cost"
"Equal Rights for Slaves"
Unity Against Tyranny"
"Fairness for Immigrants"
- 3. Multiple Choice
"The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights." This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s
major premise
minor premise
conclusion
body
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
The colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of the colonists.
The king has treated the colonists unfairly in many ways.
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains
the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
the unalienable rights of all people.
that governments should always represent their people.
that the colonies will go to war against Britain.
- 6. Multiple Choice
How does Jefferson support his major premise in the body of the Declaration of Independence?
He lists the abuses the colonies have suffered under British rule.
He explains that retaliation is necessary to teach the British a lesson.
He reveals the signatures of delegates from each colony.
He lists the colonists' future demands for British protection.
- 7. Multiple Choice
"When a government fails to protect the unalienable rights of its citizens, it is the duty and right of citizens to create another form of government." This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s
text structure.
minor premise.
conclusion.
major premise.
- 8. Multiple Choice
In which section of the Declaration of Independence does Jefferson restate his thesis?
the body
the conclusion
the introduction
the list
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,
he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.
he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.
he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.
he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.
- 10. Multiple Choice
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." Why does Jefferson conclude with this statement?
to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it
to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British
to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence
to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
People have unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The colonists have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.
Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.
British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?
by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonists
by listing the colonists’ tactics to rebel against the King of England
by listing the changes the King must make in order to appease the colonies
by listing the many benefits that the colonists will gain through liberation
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?
introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate
list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable
introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects
list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the British government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate
- 14. Multiple Choice
“[The king] has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.”
Which best describes the colonists' attitude toward American Indians?
fearful and mistrusting
sad and resigned
optimistic but wary
empathetic and understanding
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence?
to incite Britain to go to war with the colonies
to air grievances against the British king
to unite the colonists against the British government
to turn the colonies into a single nation
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