Declaration of Independence

According to the passage, what sometimes becomes necessary in people's lives?

• To cut off their political relationship with another group

• To move to a new country

• To start a new business

• To change their religion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should people do out of respect for others when they decide to separate?

• Explain the reasons that are forcing them to separate

• Ignore the other group

• Keep their reasons secret

• Ask for permission

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the passage say is obvious about all people?

• All people are created equal

• All people are the same height

• All people have the same job

• All people live in the same country

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What three rights are listed in the passage?

• Life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness

• Wealth, power, and fame

• Education, health, and travel

• Speech, religion, and assembly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the Declaration, why do governments exist?

• To defend the rights of the people

• To collect taxes from citizens

• To control the economy

• To expand their territory

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Where does the power of governments come from, according to the Declaration?

• The willingness of the people

• The military strength of the country

• The wealth of the nation

• The approval of other countries

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What are people allowed to do if a government threatens their rights, according to the Declaration?

• Change or overthrow the government

• Move to another country

• Ignore the government

• Pay higher taxes

What do people usually prefer to do instead of breaking long-established ties?

• Endure injustices

• Start a revolution

• Move to a new land

• Write new laws

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why did the American colonists finally decide to separate from England?

• The abuses of England had continued for so long and were so great that the situation forced them to break away

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They were offered money to leave

• They disliked the English language

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following actions did King George III take that made it difficult for the colonists to have laws passed that benefited them?

• He allowed colonists to vote on all laws.

• He made it almost impossible for the colonists to have laws passed that benefit them.

• He encouraged colonists to create their own government.

• He reduced taxes for the colonists.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1