P3-SS.7.C.1.3 Back of Bellwork Declaration of Independence

5: L.A. 1.7.2.: Authors Purpose
5. What was the underlying goal of the colonist in writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• To join back with Britain and continue to be Loyalist
• To break away from Britain.
• To accept the apology from Britain.
• To form an oppressed nation.

6: LA.7.2.2.1: text features
6. Analyze the text to determine the meaning What is meant by “Petitioned for Redress”?  

• The colonist wrote letters about the complaints to have the items changed.
• The colonist wrote letters in hopes that the King would send more troops.
• The colonists wrote letters in hopes to gain liberty in the name of the King in hopes to remain loyalist.
• The colonist wrote letters because they felt their unalienable rights were being met.

7: LA.7.1.7.3: main idea 
7.  The passage above refers the circumstances and oppression's/ grievances that the colonist faced leading to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following is not an example of the leading causes.

• Intolerable Acts
• Boston Massacre
• Boston Tea Party
• Alien and Sedition Acts

8: LA.7.1.6.3: use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words
8. Determine the meaning of the word tyrant  using context clues from the above passage.

• Cruel and oppressive government or ruler.
• Government rule through the people.
• Government that derives solely on electoral vote.
• Parliamentary control over a few.