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The Declaration of Independence

Authored by Ms. Yung

Social Studies, History

8th Grade

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The Declaration of Independence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

From the King
From the Supreme Court
From God
From the people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?

need to ensure a representative government.
social contract between government and the people.
revolutionary intent to overthrow the current government.
return to a society that has no central authority.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When Thomas Jefferson copied John Locke's ideas about the social contract, what did he say the people had the right to do to a government who was not protecting the people's rights?

Write a letter
Suggest how it could be better
Wait until they started to respect the people's rights
Abolish it

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

All men are created equal

Government exists to protect us from ourselves

Rights are given by good kings

Only a democracy can protect our rights

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

From the King

From the Supreme Court

From God

From the people

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

To stop taxes from the British Empire.

To make a United States army.

To gain independence from the British Empire

To install their own king in America

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