Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

the start the American Revolution

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

the governed.

God

Parliament.

the king.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

He denied the colonists their rights.

He was not born in Great Britain

He was not elected by Parliament

He lived far away from the colonies.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

rights that cannot be taken away

unalienable rights

natural rights

just powers

consent of the governed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...

life.

liberty.

the pursuit of happiness.

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What did one part of the Declaration of Independence list?

The colonists still wanted to be British citizens
The colonists wanted to change the British government
The things the colonists thought the King did wrong

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

"It is the right of the people to alter or abolish (get rid of) a government that is not working" what did this mean?

All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which came first?

the beginning of the American Revolution
the Declaration of Independence