QB 2 Review Test # 4

Front

What natural rights are included in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Front

What did the writers of the Declaration of Independence call their list of complaints against Great Britain?

Back

Grievances

Front

Which document provided a group of settlers a means of self-government based on the common good?

Back

The Mayflower Compact

Front

Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1776?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

When did colonial representatives officially declare independence from England?

Back

July 4, 1776

Front

Colonists were upset about the ____________ Act which Great Britain passed to force them to pay high taxes on paper items.

Back

Stamp

Front

The ________ Acts were in response to the colonists' protests and revolts against high taxes and oppression.

Back

Intolerable

Front

What act prevented the colonists from moving west over the Appalachian mountains?

Back

The Proclamation of 1763

Front

Which act forced colonists to house British soldiers?

Back

The Quartering Act

Front

As an example of propaganda, which of the following is the BEST description of the events depicted in the cartoon? Options: The colonists provoked the British soldiers by throwing snowballs. The colonists have no ability to fight back and are weaker. The British soldiers are shooting at an unarmed crowd without mercy.

Back

The British soldiers are shooting at an unarmed crowd without mercy.