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WorksheetsMU2 Choosing Sides Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the central point of the Declaration of Independence?
Colonies should be better represented in Parliament
Colonies were breaking with England to form their own government
Taxes on tea and stamps were too high
King George III was a terrible tyrant
Who said this quote:
"The blood of the slain, the weeping voices of natures cries --- it is time to be reconciled."
Rev. Charles Ingles
Thomas Paine
Who said this:
"By a connection with Great Britain, our trade would still have the protection of the greatest naval power in the world"
Rev. Charles Inglis
Thomas Paine
Who said this:
"I answer roundly that America would have flourished as much, and probably much more, had no European power had anything to do with her."
Rev. Charles Inglis
Thomas Paine
Who said this:
"France and Spain never were, nor perhaps ever will be, our enemies as Americans but as our being the subjects of Great Britain."
Rev. Charles Inglis
Thomas Paine
This adjective describes colonists who wished to gain independence from Great Britain and to form their own country
Patriot
Loyalist
Neutral
This adjective describes colonists who wanted to maintain ties with Great Britain and remain British citizens
Patriot
Loyalist
Neutral
This adjective describes colonists who did not want to help or support either side in the conflict
Patriot
Loyalist
Neutral
In which city was Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" published?
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
London
What is a synonym for a complaint?
self-evident
allegiance
grievance
consent
Finish this phrase:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that..."
all men are created equal
among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Identify this section:
You spend more time with your friends than with me.
You make rude comments about me in front of your friends.
You’re always accusing me of overreacting.
You lie about where you’re going sometimes.
When we do hang out, it’s usually with your friends, not mine.
Your friends are more important to you than I am.
Sometimes I feel like you’re using me.
Preamble
Statement of Beliefs
List of Grievances (Complaints)
Steps Taken
Identify this section:
Dear Matthew,
I’m not sure how to start this letter but I feel we need to talk. I’ve been thinking about us a lot lately. Things used to be so great – it was like we were made for each other. I mean everyone said it was perfect. I thought we would be together forever but then things changed.
Preamble
Statement of Beliefs
List of Grievances
Declaration of Independence
Identify this section:
I’ve really been thinking about this and, while I don’t want to hurt you, I think it’s time that we ended this. I mean, it’s just not going to work. I’m sorry things didn’t work out but I gave you time to change and you didn’t. YOU are the one to blame for this.
Signed,
Tanisha
Premable
Statement of Beliefs
List of Grievances
Declaration of Independence
What word does Jefferson use to describe rights (from God) that cannot be taken away?
self-evident
unalienable
consent
grievance
Which word means:
Loyalty and service to a group, country or idea
allegiance
unalienable rights
consent
Declaration if Independence
What is the connection between the film "Selma" and this mini-unit?
Both focus on equality and voting rights
Both focus on a strong American leader
Both focus on the rights of minorities and women
The Declaration of Independence is basically a...
break-up letter
letter to the editor
recommendation letter
love letter
In which DOI section will you find these phrases:
1) all men are created equal
2) all men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Preamble
Statement of Beliefs
List of Grievances
Steps Taken
