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 _______ 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.