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DOI Vocabulary

Authored by Rachel Goodrich

Social Studies

7th Grade

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DOI Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

the start the American Revolution

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

the governed.

God

Parliament.

the king.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

Food, Shelter, and Clothing
Life, Liberty and Death
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of government?

To protect the rights of the people
To protect the life of people's things
To give people things

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Governments are instituted among men" what did this mean?

All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"It is the right of the people to alter or abolish (get rid of) a government that is not working" what did this mean?

All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government

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