Independence Quiz

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

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CA.8.1.2.

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the equality of all men?

• "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"

• "Governments are instituted among Men"

• "To dissolve the political bands"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• To control the economy

• To secure individual rights

• To expand territory

• To enforce laws

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the significance of the phrase "unalienable Rights" in the context of the Declaration of Independence.

• Rights that can be transferred

• Rights that cannot be taken away

• Rights given by the government

• Rights that are earned

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the Declaration of Independence justifies the colonies' break from Britain.

• By listing grievances against the King

• By declaring war

• By forming a new government

• By seeking international support

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare the Declaration of Independence's view on government with that of a monarchy.

• Both believe in the divine right of kings

• Both support the idea of a social contract

• The Declaration supports government by consent of the governed, while a monarchy does not

• The Declaration supports a hereditary ruling class, while a monarchy does not

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the concept of individual rights.

• It limited individual rights to property owners

• It expanded the idea of individual rights to all men

• It restricted individual rights to citizens of the colonies

• It had no impact on individual rights

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the reasoning behind the inclusion of the phrase "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration of Independence.

• To emphasize economic freedom

• To highlight the importance of personal well-being

• To justify the colonies' economic policies

• To outline the goals of the new government

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the Declaration of Independence address the issue of government power and its limits?

• By advocating for absolute power of the government

• By stating that government power comes from the consent of the governed

• By suggesting that government power should be unlimited

• By proposing a system of checks and balances

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking