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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
People are born with natural rights.
People can vote to choose natural rights
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
Natural rights come from the government.
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
the governed.
God
Parliament.
the king.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?George WashingtonThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsBenjamin Franklin
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three inalienable rights that all people have?Food, Shelter, and ClothingLife, Liberty and DeathLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen was the Declaration of Independence written?September 11, 1789July 4, 1776June 25, 1778
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of government?To protect the rights of the peopleTo protect the life of people's thingsTo give people things
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?Men and WomenWomen and SlavesIndentured Servants and Slaves
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?Grievances against the kingGeorge Washington's signatureA formal statement declaring independence from Britain
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho gives government the ability to govern?The peopleParliamentThe KingThe Sons of Liberty
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat did one part of the Declaration of Independence list?The colonists still wanted to be British citizensThe colonists wanted to change the British governmentThe things the colonists thought the King did wrong
- 12. Multiple Choice"Governments are instituted among men" what did this mean?All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born withThe purpose of government is to protect the rights of the peopleIf the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
- 13. Multiple Choice"It is the right of the people to alter or abolish (get rid of) a government that is not working" what did this mean?All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born withThe purpose of government is to protect the rights of the peopleIf the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
- 14. 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.
- 15. 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
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich came first?the beginning of the American Revolutionthe Declaration of Independence
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?
Love Letter
Treaty
Break-up letter
Constitution
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why were the colonists being taxed so heavily?
To pay for the French and Indian War
Because the King felt like it
Because they wanted a revolution
They owed a lot of money to China
- 19. Multiple Choice
Slide 1- How did the First Continental Congress respond to British policies?
They started the French and Indian War.
They chose a committee to write the Declaration of Independence explaining why the colonies should be free.
They tried to find a compromise with the King, which he refused
They hired Thomas Paine to write Common Sense.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Slide 1- How did the Second Continental Congress respond to British policies?
They started the French and Indian War.
They chose a committee to write the Declaration of Independence explaining why the colonies should be free.
They passed the Tea Act, allowing a British company to import tea to the colonies without paying taxes.
They hired Thomas Paine to write Common Sense.
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