Ch 4 Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence includes the major ideas behind the U.S. government. What else does it include.

• a bill of rights

• a series of laws

• a diagram of the American government structure

• a list of complaints against the King of England

In the Declaration of Independence, from what nation do the colonists declare thier freedom?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Spain

How did the 2nd Continental Congress impact the American Revolution?

• It inspired the colonial leaders to make peace with Great Britain.

• It led the colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain

• It established an alliance between the U.S. and France

• It increase the number of African slaves brought to the U.S.

The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal. Despite this, which groups did not receive basic rights in early American government?

• African slaves

• business and property owners

• men

• Native Americans

• women

What document explains the reasons why the colonists believed they had the right to rebel from Great Britain?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which event best completes this time line?

• Great Britain passed the Coercive Acts

• Great Britain passed the Tea Acts

• The colonists gained influence after the French and Indian War

• The colonists declared their independence from Great Britain

What would be the best title for these notes?

• Absolute Powers

• Executive Privileges

• Inalienable Rights

• Natural Causes