Exit Ticket 8.18 & 8.19

Front

In addition to the preamble, the Declaration of Independence includes a list of grievances about ________________.

Back

King George III

Front

Which statement best describes the difference between loyalists and patriots?

Back

Loyalists believe in reconciliation with the British and patriots favor revolution.

Front

How were loyalists treated in Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution?

Back

They were tarred and feathered, harassed, and physically attacked.

Front

Who was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What is meant by "unalienable rights" as covered in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

rights that are natural and cannot be taken away

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, how should a nation respond to an abusive government?

Back

revolution or rebellion

Front

Prior to Thomas Paine, many colonists believed in ___________ with the British

Back

reconciliation

Front

Why was the American Declaration of Independence used in other revolutions around the world?

Back

because it gave reasons for changes in principles of government

Front

With which statement would a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War most likely agree? We should give more taxing authority to the Continental Congress., We are not obligated to recognize the authority of Parliament., We owe our allegiance to the reigning king and to Parliament., We should respect the will of the people and the Continental Congress.

Back

We owe our allegiance to the reigning king and to Parliament.

Front

Which was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

It cut the colonies' ties with England.