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Early U.S. History Quizizz

Authored by Morgan Nance

History

7th Grade

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Early U.S. History Quizizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin

Samuel Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Paul Revere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

All men are created equal

Rights are given by good kings

Government exists to protect us from ourselves

Only a democracy can protect our rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

Freedom of speech, religion, and press

Life, liberty, and property

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Voting, rebelling, and health

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

Common Sense was published.

The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

The American Revolution ends.

The Declaration of Independence is signed.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Common Sense was written by

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Locke

Thomas Paine

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