VS.5 Introduction

Multiple Choice

In what year did the General Assembly allow two elected burgesses from each division in Virginia?

• 1619

• 1640

• 1754

• 1776

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The British Parliament believed it had the right to

the colonies to pay off debt from the French and Indian War.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were beliefs held by the colonists regarding their right to govern themselves?

• Their local assemblies had legal authority

• Only Parliament could make decisions for them

• They should not be taxed without representation

• They should pay taxes to Britain

Multiple Choice

Which event led to France surrendering to Great Britain, and what were two major effects on America and Britain as a result?

• The Seven Years' War; America's maps changed and Britain faced new problems

• The American Revolution; America gained independence and Britain lost colonies

• The War of 1812; America expanded west and Britain lost territory

• The Civil War; America abolished slavery and Britain intervened

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key principles stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Authority to govern belongs to the people

• All people are created equal

• Kings have absolute power

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are rights

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The Declaration of Independence was written by

Jefferson.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of July 4th, 1776 in American history?

• It was the day the Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress

• It was the day the Constitution was signed

• It was the day the Bill of Rights was ratified

• It was the day the Revolutionary War ended

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main idea of the Declaration of Independence as presented in the images?

• Authority to govern belongs to the people and all are created equal with rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Authority to govern belongs to kings and only some people have rights.

• The Declaration of Independence was written to support British rule.

• The Declaration of Independence focuses on economic policies.

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Fill in the blank: The Declaration of Independence was written by

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The Revolutionary War was fought between the colonies and

Open Ended

What are some reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence?