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Declaration of Independence

Authored by William Ormerod

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Declaration of Independence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 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

30 sec • 1 pt

How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

People are born with natural rights.

People can vote to choose natural rights

Natural rights are given only to citizens.

Natural rights come from the government.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the connection between natural rights and government? 

government is meant to provide services 
people have the right to alter government 
people have certain unalienable rights
government is meant to protect rights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are unalienable rights?

Rights that government cannot take away

Rights that government takes away

rights for aliens

Government is needed to promote equality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

Food, Shelter, and Clothing
Life, Liberty and Death
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Declaration,  what causes a government to be just? 

powerful institutions
a Bill of Rights 
ease of altering 
Consent of the people being governed

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