The Declaration of Independence Quiz Review

What type of person would demonstrate "tyranny"?

• a member

• a shy person

• a dictator

• a lazy person

What is the meaning of the word acquiesce

• to go along with something reluctantly

• to refuse to do something

• to eagerly do something

• to forget to do something

If someone's actions lack rectitude, how do they most likely act?

• rudely

• shy

• dishonestly

• recklessly

Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• All forms of government destroy human rights and should be abandoned.

• The rights of men should be supported over those of women.

• Monarchy is a bad form of government because rulers are not elected.

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  Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

From the Declaration of Independence, what can a reader infer about Jefferson's general attitude toward revolution?

• Revolution is a method of last resort.

• People often revolt as their first course of action

• All cases of injustice justify a revolution.

• Revolution is a very poor way of dealing with conflict.

According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following statements was not among the reasons the colonies determined to break away from British rule?

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  Britain was guilty of many recent abuses of its power in the colonies.

• Britain interfered with the operation of the legislatures in the various colonies.

• The British army was too weak and undisciplined to effectively protect the colonies.

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  The American and British armies had already clashed on the battlefield.

Which statement best describes the way Britain harmed the American economy, according to the Declaration of Independence?

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  Britain raised prices on many of the basic necessities Americans had to import.

• Britain prevented the colonies from creating a national American currency.

• Britain imposed illegal taxes on the colonies and cut off the colonies' international trade.

• Britain stopped all commerce and trade within the American colonies

Read the excerpt to the left from the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following statements best explains what Jefferson means by "all men are created equal"?

• All people are equally provided with brains and talent.

• All people are entitled to equal treatment under the law.

• All people are equally qualified to hold high political office.

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  All people are entitled to obey only the laws they agree with.

The Declaration of Independence states that independence has become "necessary" and that Americans "should declare the causes which impel them to separation."

Which of the following statements best expresses the point Jefferson makes with this language?

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  Jefferson implies that Britain fully approves of Congress's decision to declare independence.

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  Jefferson explains that America never considered any action other than declaring independence.

• Jefferson suggests that foreign allies have urged Congress to declare independence.

• Jefferson emphasizes that America has been forced into declaring its independence.

Look at the line to the left from the end of the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following best indicates how the phrase "contract alliances" would be expressed in modern English?

• convince others of Britain's wrongs

• 
  write business contracts for individuals

• establish friendly relationships with other nations

• conduct battles and wars