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The Declaration of Independence

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Class
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1.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


What does endowed mean in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

given

b)

not to be taken away

c)

getting from a source

d)

agreement

2.

Fill in the missing word from the "Declaration of Independence".


We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created _________, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

a)

self-evident

b)

equal

c)

endowed

d)

unalienable

3.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


What does consent mean in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

given

b)

not to be taken away

c)

getting from a source

d)

agreement

4.

Fill in the missing word from the "Declaration of Independence".


We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ___________ Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

a)

self-evident

b)

equal

c)

endowed

d)

unalienable

5.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


Who is the governed in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

the king

b)

the citizens

c)

the president

d)

the enemies

6.

Fill in the missing word from the "Declaration of Independence".


We hold these truths to be ______________, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

a)

self-evident

b)

equal

c)

endowed

d)

unalienable

7.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


What does unalienable mean in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

given

b)

not to be taken away

c)

getting from a source

d)

agreement

8.

Fill in the missing word from the "Declaration of Independence".


We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are __________ by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

a)

self-evident

b)

equal

c)

endowed

d)

unalienable

9.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


What does self-evident mean in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

So obvious that there is no need for proof or explanation

b)

not to be taken away

c)

getting from a source

d)

agreement

10.

Fill in the missing words from the "Declaration of Independence". Check all that apply.

(Hint: There are 3 answers)


We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are _________, ____________, and the __________________.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

a)

Life

b)

Laughter

c)

The Pursuit of Money

d)

Liberty

e)

The Pursuit of Happiness

11.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."


What does deriving mean in the "Declaration of Independence"?

a)

given

b)

not to be taken away

c)

getting from a source

d)

agreement