>Democratic ideals in the Declaration of Independence

What year did the American Revolutionary War begin?

• 1770

• 1775

• 1780

• 1785

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which document was formally approved on July 4th, 1776?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress in July 1776?

• To draft the Constitution

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To negotiate peace with Britain

• To establish trade agreements

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the concept of "natural rights" as it relates to America's founding documents.

• Rights granted by the government

• Rights inherent to all humans, not dependent on laws

• Rights specific to American citizens

• Rights that can be revoked by the government

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the idea of "popular sovereignty" and its significance in the context of the American Revolution.

• The belief that the government should have absolute power

• The idea that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people

• The concept that only the elite should govern

• The notion that sovereignty is derived from the monarchy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the concept of a "social contract" influenced the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

• It suggested that the colonies should remain loyal to Britain

• It proposed that the government derives its power from the governed and must protect their rights

• It argued for a strong centralized government

• It emphasized the need for a monarchy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the colonies' decision to form a new government.

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the immediate establishment of a monarchy

• It provided a framework for the colonies to create a government based on democratic principles

• It caused the colonies to seek re-unification with Britain

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the significance of July 2nd, 1776, in the context of American independence?

• The day the American Revolutionary War ended

• The day the Second Continental Congress decided to declare independence

• The day the Constitution was signed

• The day the Bill of Rights was ratified

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the principle of "limited government" as it is reflected in America's founding documents.

• The government has unlimited power over its citizens

• The government's powers are restricted by laws and a constitution

• The government is controlled by a single ruler

• The government can change laws at will

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the role of the American Revolutionary War in shaping the ideas embedded in the founding documents.

• It had no influence on the founding documents

• It reinforced the need for a strong monarchy

• It highlighted the importance of independence, natural rights, and self-governance

• It led to the colonies seeking protection from other European powers

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking