Constitution Study Guide

Constitution Study Guide

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main reason that the colonists were protesting?

Back

They felt they were being taxed unfairly without being represented in the government.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the colonists resist British laws and taxes?

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Back

Boycotts, Protests, Tarring and feathering tax collectors

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these laws made colonists provide British soldiers with food, transportation, and housing? Options: the stamp Act, the Quartering Act, the Coercive Acts, the Proclamation of 1763

Back

the Quartering Act

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

Back

When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Declaration of Independence states that the purpose of the government is to secure and protect the natural born rights (permanent) of citizens. What are the permanent rights we all have?

Back

life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The first section of the Declaration states that the colonies are leaving King George III and this document will explain why.

Back

True

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

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