Most missed in 8th grade

1. ...That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government...

            Declaration of Independence 1776

What does this mean?

• Citizens have NO right to change their government under ANY circumstances.

• It means that people have the right to change or get rid of their government that does not protect their rights.

• Governments are only established by force, NOT consent.

• People should ALWAYS accept their government WITHOUT question.

Where did the colonists want the boundary AFTER the French and Indian War

• The Mississippi River
• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains
• The Atlantic Ocean

Where did the British want the boundary to be after the French and Indian War?

• The Mississippi River
• The Rocky Mountains
• The Appalachian Mountains
• The Great Lakes

Whats the difference between the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts

• The Stamp Act taxed printed materials, while the Townshend Acts imposed taxes on imported goods like glass, paper, and lead

• The Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts both imposed direct taxes on all goods.
• The Stamp Act was a tax on imported goods, while the Townshend Acts taxed printed materials.
• The Stamp Act was a tax on tea, while the Townshend Acts taxed newspapers.

Who's influence did Thomas Jefferson use the most when writing the Declaration of Independence

• WIlliam Penn

• King George III

• Thomas Paine
• John Locke

The grievances/complaints against King George III is listed on which document?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• US Constitution

What was the main problem faced by General Washington at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778?

• Severe shortages of food, clothing, and shelter. Also a series of defeats.

• Lack of military strategy and leadership.
• Excessive troop morale/ good feelings and confidence.

• Abundant supplies and resources available. They had no problems

Which action by the colonists could be described as an act of civil disobedience?

• Participating in the Boston Tea Party
• The Boston Massacre

• Forming a militia to defend their rights
• Fighting in the American Revolution