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

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

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.

Open Ended

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