Lesson 4 HW Check - Interactive Declaration of Independence

The first sentence of the Declaration of Independence serves as an ​ (a)   to the main statement. It ​ (b)   that under the laws of nature and of God, the American people have a right to equal political status and independence as a separate ​ (c)   . Out of respect to other peoples and nations, they will explain why separation from Great Britain is ​ (d)   .

• introduction
• asserts
• nation
• necessary
• conclusion
• denies
• empire

When is the Declaration of Independence dated?

• July 2, 1775

• June 4, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

The word 'revered' in the first sentence of this passage most likely means

• respected

• hated

• afraid

• boring

According to the preamble, what should happen when a government fails to protect people's rights?

• People should just get over it.

• People can change the government or form a new one.

• People can write petitions to express their grievances.

The grievance "He made judges bow to his will instead of the law" is evidence of (a)   by King George.

The grievance "He waged war against the colonies" most likely refers to...

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Stamp Act

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Sugar Act

The grievance "He kept soldiers in the colonies even in times of peace" most likely refers to...

• quartering.

• natural rights.

• unalienable.

• civics.

The document ​ (a)   with the strong declaration that the United States of America has the ​ (b)   to be free and independent, and the colonies are now ​ (c)   from all relations with and loyalty to Great Britain. The United States has the right to do all the things nations do -- conduct war, make peace, make​ (d)   , do business, and so on. To this purpose, the signers ​ (e)   their lives, fortunes, and "sacred honor."

• released
• concludes
• right
• alliances
• pledged
• captured
• denies
• obligations

Why do you think the Declaration of Independence is so long and detailed?

• It is long to impress foreign nations with its length.
• It was written to confuse the British government.
• It is meant to outline principles, explain grievances, and justify independence.

• It includes unnecessary side stories and memes.

What does the Declaration of Independence call "Life. Liberty and, and the pursuit of Happiness?

• injuries and usurpations

• self-evident truths

• laws of nature

• unalienable rights.