Declaration of Independence Assessment (IVEY)

Front

Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

Back

From the people

Front

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?

Back

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

To gain independence from the British Empire

Front

despotism

Back

absolute control or power; tyranny

Front

redress

Back

compensation for a wrongdoing

Front

unalienable

Back

There are certain natural privileges all people have that cannot be taken away.

Front

Whose actions does Jefferson criticize most in the document?

Back

George III, the British king

Front

impel

Back

force

Front

What was Jefferson’s opinion about changing long-established governments?

Back

Governments should continue unless the problems they cause are insufferable.