Understanding American Rights and Revolution

Which of the following is an example of an unalienable right as defined in the Declaration of Independence?

• The right to vote in every election

• The right to life

• The right to own property in all states

• The right to a free college education

Which colony was primarily established for religious reasons?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

Which event marked the official end of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783

• The winter at Valley Forge

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Which British policy required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, leading to widespread protest?

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Tea Act

Which of the following documents is considered the first written constitution in America and contributed to the growth of representative government?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following best defines "unalienable rights"?

• Rights that can be taken away by the government

• Rights that are given by the king

• Rights that cannot be surrendered or transferred

• Rights that only apply to citizens

Which of the following was a major economic reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony?

• To escape religious persecution

• To find gold and other valuable resources

• To create a haven for debtors

• To establish a fur trade with Native Americans

What was the significance of the winter at Valley Forge during the American Revolution?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was where the Declaration of Independence was signed

• It tested the endurance and spirit of the Continental Army

• It marked the end of the war

Which colonial assembly was the first representative legislative body in the American colonies?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The Continental Congress

• The Albany Plan of Union

Explain how the right to "pursuit of happiness" is considered an unalienable right and provide an example of how it might be protected in society.

• It is a right that can be taken away if the government chooses; for example, limiting job opportunities.

• It is a right that cannot be taken away; for example, allowing individuals to choose their own careers.

• It is a right only for citizens; for example, voting in elections.

• It is a right that applies only during wartime; for example, serving in the military.