The Declaration of Independence Exit Ticket

In Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, what information is missing?

• The type of government that will replace the king’s rule once the states are independent.

• Things that the king did that caused the states to require a separation.

• The rights that all men are entitled to regardless of the government that they have.

• A declaration of independence from all allegiance to the British crown.

From Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, what can be inferred about Jefferson’s general attitude toward revolution?

• Any case of injustice warrants a revolution.

• People often revolt as their first course of action.

• Revolution is a method of last resort.

• Revolution is the best way of dealing with a conflict.

What overall announcement does Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence make?

• The colonists share news of the war with Great Britain.

• The colonists refuse to pay unfair taxes to Great Britain.

• The colonists declare a separation from Great Britain.

• The colonists sign new agreements with Great Britain.

Jefferson states that governments are instituted to secure basic human rights. Which of the following arguments adds to that statement?

• Any form of government that suppresses people’s freedoms should be overthrown.

• Monarchy is a good form of government because its rulers are not elected.

• The rights of men should be supported over those of women.

• All forms of government destroy human rights and thus should be abandoned.

Which of the following phrases did Jefferson use to MOST emotionally impact his audience?

• For the public good

• Without consent

• Death, desolation and tyranny

• In the most humble terms

Which of the following best describes the structure of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence?

• Declaration of Independence, reasons for separation, list of demands for reconciliation

• Audience greeting, apology for rebellion, list of demands for reconciliation

• Explanation for document, rights of man concerning government, list of King’s crimes, Declaration of Independence

• Reasons for rebellion, list of colonists demands for reconciliation, threat of Declaration of Independence