WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 21mins
What word is the best synonym for the underlined word?
"requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation"
temporary
approval
free from
force
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"He has refused his assent to Laws"
unfair treatment
enforcing
approval
undeniable
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"that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown"
free from
approved
forced
temporary
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"that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"
temporary
undeniable
forced
approval
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"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"
free from
approval
temporary
unfair treatment
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"For imposing unfair Taxes on us without our Consent"
approval
temporary
enforcing
free from
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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for redress"
enforcing
temporary
approval
unfair treatment
What was Jefferson's main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?
To end the war between the colonies and Great Britain
To criticize the King of England's reign over the colonies
To declare the 13 colonies free from Great Britain's rule
To complain about the issues with King George
What is a contradictory statement Jefferson says in the Declaration of Independence?
Great Britain will be demolished and all rights will be restored to the colonies.
King George must prepare to free the colonies and allow them to get their independence
It is not ideal to end a government that has been established for some time.
Governments should be changed for any little reason if the people feel it is necessary
What is the overall central idea from section 1?
People have a duty to separate or rebel against an oppressive government
Once governments are established, they should never be changed.
All human beings are created equal and should live in peace
Governments are legitimate because they are ordained by God
What was the purpose of the 27 grievances in section 2?
What does this quote reveal about the colonies' intentions?
"we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
The intend to negotiate for more rights under Britain's rule.
The colonies intend to establish a religious government.
The colonies intend to act together as a united force.
The colonies intend to expand westward into the continent.
