VS.5 American Revolution

Front

Who did Parliament believe should have legal authority in the colonies?

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Parliament

Front

Who did the colonists believe should have legal authority in the colonies? Options: American Indians, Parliament, The King, Local Assemblies

Back

Local Assemblies

Front

What did Parliament believe it had the right to do to the colonists?

Back

Tax them

Front

Why did the colonists believe they should not be taxed?

Back

They had no representation in Parliament

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who does the Declaration of Independence state the authority to govern belongs to?

Back

The People

Front

How does the Declaration of Independence state all people are created?

Back

Equal

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the rights included in the Declaration of Independence? Life, Land, Pursuit of Happiness, Liberty

Back

Land

Front

Which group of people served in the Continental Army and fought for independence? Options: Loyalists, Patriots, Neutral, Women

Back

Patriots

Front

Which group of people still sided with Great Britain? Options: All Enslaved African Americans, Neutral, Patriots, Loyalists

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Loyalists