Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

The painting shows Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams working on an important document in 1776. Based on your knowledge of social studies, what document were they working on?

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Bill of Rights

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Great Compromise

Multiple Choice

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To gain independence from the British Empire

• To install their own king in America

Multiple Choice

What is the idea that a government's power comes from the agreement of the people it rules?

• Consent of the Governed

• Tyranny

• Usurpation

• Redress

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "Course of human events" suggest about the actions of the colonists?

• They are acting recklessly

• They are responding to historical circumstances

• They are ignoring their political ties

• They are seeking revenge

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence says that

government should make sure everyone has

● life

● liberty

● the pursuit of happiness

What does the Declaration of Independence call

these things?

• natural rights

• unalienable rights

Open Ended

What does the phrase 'Taxation Without Representation' imply about the colonists' relationship with the British government?

Multiple Choice

What are some of the key grievances listed in the image?

• Quartering troops in private homes

• Denying fair trials

• Encouraging slave rebellions

• Ignoring colonial petitions

Multiple Choice

What rights do the United Colonies claim in the resolution?

• Freedom and Independence

• Political Connections

• Trade Agreements

• Mutual Support

Multiple Choice

What does the 'Right to Revolution' imply according to the text?

• People can overthrow any government

• People can only overthrow governments that violate rights repeatedly

• People should always protest against their government

• People have no right to challenge their government

Multiple Choice

the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped

• motivate European rulers to establish new colonies

• inspire people in other countries to question the authority of their government

• encourage new settlers in south america to assimilate native populations

• persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop the persecution of non Christians

Open Ended

Do you think the colonists were justified in declaring independence? Use at least two specific examples from the Declaration to support your answer.

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident