Events Leading to the Revolution

The Declaration of Independence became a road map for the new republic by:

• Extending the franchise, providing for equality of opportunity, and guaranteeing unalienable rights.

• Establishing a monarchy and limiting voting rights to landowners.

• Promoting only economic growth without regard to individual rights.

• Restricting freedoms and denying equality to most citizens.

According to the Declaration of Independence, who were the 'all men' that were 'created equal', considering the ideals expressed and the realities of slavery and undemocratic political participation in the early decades?

• White, land-owning men

• All people regardless of race or gender

• Only enslaved people

• Women and children

The rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence were meant to include both men and women, Black and white people, and all religious affiliations, despite contradictions between the ideals and realities of the time.

• No, the rights were not originally meant to include women, Black people, or all religious affiliations.

• Yes, the rights were meant to include everyone equally from the start.

• Only men of all races were included, but not women or religious minorities.

• Only white men of a specific religion were included.

Fill in the blank: One way to promote political participation and equality is by extending the ________.

• franchise

• cabinet

• budget

• treaty

Fill in the blank: Upholding due ________ of law is important for ensuring equality in political participation.

• process

• order

• force

• rule

Fill in the blank: Providing a free public ________ is a key aspect of promoting equality.

• education

• transportation

• entertainment

• advertisement

What major social change is described by the abolition of slavery?

• The end of slavery and the granting of freedom to enslaved people.

• The start of industrialization and the rise of factories.

• The introduction of universal healthcare for all citizens.

• The establishment of monarchies across the world.

What does the extension of civil rights to women and other groups refer to?

• Granting equal rights and opportunities to women and other marginalized groups.

• Limiting the rights of women and other groups to certain professions.

• Denying women and other groups the right to vote.

• Restricting access to education for women and other groups.

Fill in the blank: One aspect of economic participation in the pursuit of happiness is ________ the free-enterprise system.

• regulating

• ignoring

• destroying

• avoiding

Fill in the blank: Promoting ________ is an important part of economic participation in the pursuit of happiness.

• economic opportunity

• political parties

• military service

• cultural festivals