American Ideals

In 1776, who was appointed to draft a document explaining why Great Britain's 13 colonies were declaring themselves as "free and independent states"?

• Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John F. Kennedy

• Winston Churchill

In Jefferson's portion of the Declaration of Independence, he envisioned a new nation

• reflective of Great Britain.

• with numerous limitations.

• with a limited monarchy.

• based on various ideals.

Which of the following is true of social classes throughout history?

• The United States was first to eliminate social classes.

• The contemporary world does not have social classes.

• Almost all societies have been divided into social classes.

• The United States was never divided into social classes.

In the late 1700s, the American ideal of equality was based on the

• Christian belief that everyone is equal in God's eyes.

• British belief that equality is economically sensible.

• Roman belief that a government must have equality.

• Greek belief that power comes with social equality.

Which of the following is a way Americans have progressed towards equality?

• Slavery was legally abolished in 1865.

• Women could vote starting in 1920.

• Current laws protect citizen's right

• all of these

In 1776, the American ideal of equality did not apply to

• federal government officials.

• white workers

• slave owners.

• freed African American men

Along with the specified rights in the U.S. Constitution, some people currently argue that the government should

• only protect the rights of the wealthy

• not be responsible for citizen's rights.

• oppose the rights of the U.S. Constitution.

• protect specific social and economic rights.

_______ was a great attraction that drew colonists to pursue a life in a new land.

• Democracy

• Patronage

• Self-evidence

• opportunity

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson replaced "property" with

• "all men are created equal."

• "the pursuit of Happiness."

• "certain unalienable rights."

• "consent of the governed."

Which of the following is a common concern about equality in the United States?

• Some people enjoy more opportunities than other people.

• Economic opportunity is a big appeal to most newcomers.

• there are less opportunities available for wealthy citizens.

• all of the above