Unit 1 & 2 test US Studies

Which part of the Declaration of Independence takes up most of the document, about 1,000 words?

• Part 2 – Grievances, Abuses, Complaints

• Part 1 – Preamble: Statement of Beliefs

• Part 3 – Conclusion: Final statement of Independence

• Part 4 – Introduction: Explanation of a Democratic Government

In the Preamble, the writers of the Declaration used the phrase, “…unalienable rights…”. What did they mean by this phrase?

• All people are created equal

• People give governments their power

• People are born with certain rights nobody can take away.

• People have the power to choose their leaders

Why did the writers of the Declaration feel it was important to explain all 27 complaints, grievances, or abuses within this document?

• The writers wanted the document to look long and impressive.

• The writers wanted to explain in a clear manner why they were breaking away.

• The delegates from Virginia would not sign unless they included the grievances.

• The delegates were angry with King George III, wanted him to feel bad about his actions.

One of the complaints in the Declaration was, “For imposing taxes on us without our Consent”. What were the colonists really angry about when it came to taxes?

• The taxes were unfair for poor people.

• The taxes were on items that everyone used

• The Parliament did not include the colonists in deciding taxes.

• The Parliament received too much help from the colonists in deciding taxes.

The Declaration explained where governments should get their power. Where should governments get their power?

• The people in the country

• The King of Britain

• Colonial Legistlature

• British Parliament

The person accused of being a tyrant in the Declaration of Independence was

• British Officials

• John Adams

• British Parliament

• King George III

Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains WHY it was written?

• Preamble

• Grienvances

• Conclusion

This group met to decide whether or not to separate (declare independence) from the British government. This was the second time this group met; this time they would not just meet, but act as a governing body as well.

• The Preamble

• Boston Tea Party

• Second Continental Congress

• The First Continental Congress

This declares that the colonies are now free and independent from England.

• Resolution of Independence

• Declaration of Natural Rights

• Declaration of Independence

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

• Encourage colonists to go to the Ohio River Valley Tax all things on paper (playing card, certificates, etc.)

• Colonists were not allowed to move West of the Appalachian Mountains

• Colonists could only purchase tea from the East India Tea Company