Purpose of the Declaration of Independence Vocab Quiz

Who did the colonists send the Declaration of Independence to?

• The King of England

• The Native Americans

• Thomas Jefferson

• None of the above

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To ask for freedom

• To ask the King for forgiveness

• To explain why colonists were rebelling

• To state the colonists Bill of Rights

According to Jefferson, what was the purpose of a government?

• to control the colonists

• to tax imports and exports

• secure freedom of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• to create laws

What does the term "grievance" mean?

• A set of instructions

• A collection of witness statements

• A description of boundaries

• A wrong for complaint for protest, especially for unfair treatment.

What were the 3 grievances against the King of England?

• Judges had to answer to the crown

• No representation in colonies

• Took too long to respond

• Kept armies around in time of peace

What does the term "slavery" mean?

• The practice of owning and controlling people against their will.

• A rebellion

• A wrong for complaint for protest, especially for unfair treatment.

• A revolt of an armed uprising.

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To claim more land for the United States

• Wanted to end all battles between the colonists and the Native Americans

• To ask other countries to attack England

• Wanted to separate from England because of the King

What was Phillis Wheatley's poetry about?

• Exploration

• Slavery

• Nature

• Love

What does the term "rebellion" mean?

• The practice of owning and controlling people against their will.

• To be happy with what you are given.

• A revolt of an armed uprising.

• A wrong for complaint for protest, especially for unfair treatment.

How did the British respond to the complaints?

• Sent an army to all who resist

• Gladly accepted the terms given

• Ignored the Declaration of Independence

• The King stepped down from the crown