Colonial Concerns & DOI Vocabulary Quiz

What does "Endowed by their Creator" mean?

• Given by God

• Complaints against King George III

• Create or establish

• To shelter troops in private homes

What is the definition of "grievance"?

• Obvious, clear

• Complaints against King George III

• A wrongful taking of someone’s rights

• Introduction

What does "institute" mean?

• Create or establish

• A person or group acting on behalf of another

• A cruel and oppressive government

• Not capable of being taken away

What does "quarter" refer to in a historical context?

• To shelter troops in private homes

• A protest against the Tea Act

• A power exercised without legal right

• Announced American independence

What is the meaning of "self-evident"?

• Obvious, clear

• Introduction

• The King

• A protest against the Tea Act

What does "usurpation" mean?

• A wrongful taking of someone’s rights

• A person or group acting on behalf of another

• Not capable of being taken away

• Course of action taken by British Parliament

What is a "preamble"?

• Introduction

• A protest against the Tea Act

• A cruel and oppressive government

• Given by God

What does "representation" mean?

• A person or group acting on behalf of another person or group

• A wrongful taking of someone’s rights

• Obvious, clear

• The King

What is "tyranny"?

• A cruel and oppressive government; a power exercised without legal right

• Complaints against King George III

• To shelter troops in private homes

• Announced American independence

What does "unalienable" mean?

• Not capable of being taken away

• A protest against the Tea Act

• A wrongful taking of someone’s rights

• Introduction