Q1 Test — American Literature

In "The Declaration of Independence," What is the main purpose of the document?

• To declare independence from Britain.
• To establish a new religion.
• To negotiate trade agreements.
• To request military aid.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In "The Declaration of Independence," What rights are mentioned as unalienable?

• Life, liberty, and property.
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
• Liberty, equality, and fraternity.
• Happiness, wealth, and power.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The Declaration of Independence," What does the document say governments derive their powers from?

• The laws of nature.
• The consent of the governed.
• The military.
• The divine right of kings.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In "The Declaration of Independence," What is the right of the people when a government becomes destructive?

• To support it.
• To alter or abolish it.
• To ignore it.
• To strengthen it.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King of Great Britain refused to assent to?

• Laws for public good.
• Trade agreements.
• Military treaties.
• Religious reforms.

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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

In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King done to the legislative bodies?

• Supported them.
• Ignored them.
• Dissolved them.
• Expanded them.

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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

In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King done to the judiciary powers?

• Strengthened them.
• Obstructed them.
• Ignored them.
• Respected them.

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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

In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King done to the military?

• Disbanded it.
• Made it superior to civil power.
• Ignored it.
• Reduced its size.

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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

In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King done to trade?

• Encouraged it.
• Cut it off.
• Ignored it.
• Expanded it.

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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

In "The Declaration of Independence," What has the King done to the administration of justice?

• Strengthened it.
• Obstructed it.
• Ignored it.
• Respected it.

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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