UNIT 1 TC

What document states that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Mayflower Compact

Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

What name was given to a colonist that supported the rule of King George?

• Militia

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Boycott

Where did the First and Second Continental Congress meet?

• New York, New York

• Boston, MA

• Philadelphia, PA

• Hershey, PA

According to Thomas Jefferson, what inalienable rights did all men have?

• protection, property, and self-government

• life, liberty and property

• life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

• 3 square meals, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over your head

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

• People are born with natural rights given to them by God

• People can vote to choose natural rights

• Natural rights are given only to citizens.

• Natural rights come from the government.

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778
• June 4 1776

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

• A menu

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

• "We are people..."

• "We the people..."

• "We as people..."

• "We are the people..."

Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• "The People"