SS.7.CG.1.6: The Declaration of Independence Video Lecture Quiz

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1787

• 1800

• 1776

• 1756

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new currency

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To form an alliance with France

• To declare war on Great Britain

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are people born with?

• Natural rights that cannot be taken away

• The right to vote

• The responsibility to pay taxes

• A duty to obey the government

What is the purpose of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a national religion

• To collect taxes

• To secure the people's rights

• To expand the territory

What right does the Declaration of Independence say people have a right to do if a government no longer secures their rights?

• To hold a national vote

• To overthrow the government

• To leave the country

• To pay no taxes

Which act is mentioned as a grievance for imposing taxes without consent?

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

• The Currency Act

• The Stamp Act

Which of the following ideas in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?

• Natural rights and the social contract
• Separation of powers and checks and balances
• Collective ownership of property and resources
• Divine right of kings and absolute monarchy

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Although the Declaration of Independence said that "all men are created equal," women and minorities did not originally share the same rights as white men.  What can you conclude about this?  

• The Declaration of Independence did not address any rights for women and minorities
• The rights of women and minorities were recognized before the rights of white men
• Women and minorities were given equal rights in the Declaration of Independence
• Americans have revised their values in the years since the Declaration was first drafted.

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Which of the following ideas in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?

• Divine right of kings and absolute monarchy
• Separation of powers and checks and balances
• Natural rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Collective ownership of property and resources

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What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?

• Protection of individual rights and freedoms
• Enforcement of strict government control
• Limitation of freedom of speech
• Suppression of religious beliefs

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