Declaration of Independence Review

What word is the best synonym for the underlined word?

"requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation"

• temporary

• approval

• free from

• force

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"He has refused his assent to Laws"

• unfair treatment

• enforcing

• approval

• undeniable

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown"

• free from

• approved

• forced

• temporary

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

• temporary

• undeniable

• forced

• approval

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

• free from

• approval

• temporary

• unfair treatment

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"For imposing unfair Taxes on us without our Consent"

• approval

• temporary

• enforcing

• free from

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for redress"

• enforcing

• temporary

• approval

• unfair treatment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was Jefferson's main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

• To end the war between the colonies and Great Britain

• To criticize the King of England's reign over the colonies

• To declare the 13 colonies free from Great Britain's rule

• To complain about the issues with King George

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is a contradictory statement Jefferson says in the Declaration of Independence?

• Great Britain will be demolished and all rights will be restored to the colonies.

• King George must prepare to free the colonies and allow them to get their independence

• It is not ideal to end a government that has been established for some time.

• Governments should be changed for any little reason if the people feel it is necessary

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the overall central idea from section 1?

• People have a duty to separate or rebel against an oppressive government

• Once governments are established, they should never be changed.

• All human beings are created equal and should live in peace

• Governments are legitimate because they are ordained by God

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2