Causes of the American Revolution Part 2

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain

• to instruct how a country wins it freedom

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

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

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty

• an act of treason

• an act of bravery

• an act of insanity

What was the date that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• December 16, 1773

• April 18, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1776

Which of the following statements is a famous quote from the Declaration of Independence?

• FIRST, We have granted to God, and by this our present Charter have confirmed...

• We the people of the United Sates, in order to form a more perfect union...

• Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation...

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

What is another word for grievance?

• happiness

• complaint

• abolish

• inalienable

Which group of people supported the British?

• Patriots
• Loyalist
• Traders
• Moderates

Which group of people supported the Declaration of Independence?

• Patriots
• Loyalist
• Traders
• Moderates

Who wrote the paper called Common Sense?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Thomas Paine
• Benjamin Franklin

What are unalienable rights?

• rights for aliens
• rights that can't be taken away by government
• rights for women and slaves
• rights that are given when you become a citizen