Declaration of Independence Vocab Quiz

In history, what was "Common Sense"

• A recipe book for colonial cuisine
• A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonist to support independence

• A treaty signed between France and the United States
• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

In history, what does "debated" mean?

• To research a topic thoroughly
• To ignore a topic completely
• To agree on a topic without discussion
• To formally discuss an issue

In history, what was the Declaration of Independence?

• The Document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule

• A proclamation of loyalty to the British Crown
• A document outlining the rules of the American Revolution
• A treaty between the American colonies and France

In history, what does "impose" mean?

• To put in place by authority, such a law, tax, or punishment

• To ignore intentionally
• To enhance
• To remove completely

In history, what does Natural Rights mean?

• Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

• Natural Rights are temporary and can be revoked at any time
• Natural Rights are only applicable to certain individuals
• Natural Rights are privileges granted by the government

In history, what does "petition" mean?

• A type of fruit
• A form of transportation
• A musical instrument

  a formal, written request made to an official person or organization

• A formal, written request made to an official person or organization