3.3 Unrest to Independence

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

• Allowed colonists to move west

• Upset colonists looking to move west

• Gave colonists more land

• Reduced taxes on sugar

What did the Intolerable Acts force colonists to do regarding British soldiers?

• Fight them

• Trade with them

• House them

• Ignore them

What does the Declaration of Independence state about people's rights?

• The right to own property

• The right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness

• The right to vote

• The right to free education

According to the document, where do governments derive their just powers from?

• The military

• The consent of the governed

• The wealthiest citizens

• The strongest leaders

What does "consent of the governed" imply about the role of citizens?

• Citizens have no say in government

• Citizens agree to the government's authority

• Citizens must obey without question

• Citizens are ruled by force

What is the purpose of governments according to the document?

• To secure rights

• To control wealth

• To limit freedom

• To increase taxes

What is the significance of "the right of the people" in the document?

• People have no rights

• People have the right to change their government

• People must follow the government

• People have the right to ignore laws

What did Britain refuse to give assent to, according to the list?

• New taxes

• Laws necessary for the public good

• Trade agreements

• Peace treaties

What did Britain repeatedly dissolve, as mentioned in the list?

• Trade unions

• Representative houses

• Military alliances

• Peace treaties

What did Britain quarter among the people?

• Foreign diplomats

• Armed troops

• Merchants

• Tax collectors