11 ELA Quiz-Writing to Freedom

All Americans have unalienable rights in the country.

• False
• True
• Unalienable rights are not a part of American society
• Only some Americans have unalienable rights

Total freedom could result in lawless mayhem.

• harmonious society
• controlled order
• organized peace
• lack of restraint

Which document did the forefathers clearly define the fundamental principles of freedom?

• Emancipation Proclamation
• Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence

Every American has the pursuit of happiness means

• The right to pursue any illegal activity that makes them happy
• The right to pursue any activity that makes others unhappy
• The right to pursue any activity that makes them unhappy
• The right to pursue any legal activity that makes them happy

The colonies had constrains that altered their government most nearly means

• limitations
• obstacles
• restrictions
• freedom

Britain's past was an absolute tyranny over America.

• cruel and oppressive government or rule
• fair and just government or rule
• chaotic and disorganized government or rule
• kind and benevolent government or rule

American Congress decided to acquiesce in the necessity to denounce its separation from Britain and hold them enemies of war.

• ignore or overlook
• agree or consent without protest
• resist or oppose vigorously
• delay or postpone

Congress must not make any laws to abridge freedom.

• expanding
• curtailing
• lengthen

• become larger

Americans have a right to make any grievances as they choose against the government.

• complaints
• protests
• celebrations
• praises

The United States of America Congress assembled to appeal to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of their intentions means

• dishonesty
• corruption
• immorality
• righteousness