8th Grade U.S. History

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Samuel Adams founded what group: Daughters of Liberty, Iroquois Confederacy, Sons of Liberty, Continental Congress

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Sons of Liberty

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8.4B

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Who am I? "I wrote letters to my husband often to give him advice during the American Revolution"

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Abigail Adams

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8.4B

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This list includes rights that are considered

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unalienable

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8.19A

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In the Declaration of Independence, the term “unalienable right” refers to -

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rights people are born with that cannot be taken away (without due process)

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8.19A

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What is the name of the first government of the United States? Options: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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8.15B

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Who am I? "I was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence"

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John Hancock

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8.4B

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Which of the following could be a grievance the 1st Continental Congress had against King George III –
“We are tired of being defenseless against Native American attacks”
“We pay too much money to Britain in exchange for enslaved persons"
“We believe in consent of the governed, but you have not given us that"
“We cannot inter-trade with other colonies- only with Britain”

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“We believe in consent of the governed, but you have not given us that"

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8.15C

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Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.
Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes
Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army.
Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony’s militia.

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Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

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8.15C

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Who said the famous quote: "Give me liberty or give me death!"

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Patrick Henry

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8.4B

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Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”, “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”, “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”, “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

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“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

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8.15C