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Declaration of Independence Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word is the best synonym for the underlined word?

"requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation"

a)

temporary

b)

approval

c)

free from

d)

force

2.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"He has refused his assent to Laws"

a)

unfair treatment

b)

enforcing

c)

approval

d)

undeniable

3.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown"

a)

free from

b)

approved

c)

forced

d)

temporary

4.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

a)

temporary

b)

undeniable

c)

forced

d)

approval

5.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

a)

free from

b)

approval

c)

temporary

d)

unfair treatment

6.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"For imposing unfair Taxes on us without our Consent"

a)

approval

b)

temporary

c)

enforcing

d)

free from

7.

Replace the underlined word with the best synonym:

"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for redress"

a)

enforcing

b)

temporary

c)

approval

d)

unfair treatment

8.

What was Jefferson's main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

a)

To end the war between the colonies and Great Britain

b)

To criticize the King of England's reign over the colonies

c)

To declare the 13 colonies free from Great Britain's rule

d)

To complain about the issues with King George

9.

What is a contradictory statement Jefferson says in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Great Britain will be demolished and all rights will be restored to the colonies.

b)

King George must prepare to free the colonies and allow them to get their independence

c)

It is not ideal to end a government that has been established for some time.

d)

Governments should be changed for any little reason if the people feel it is necessary

10.

What is the overall central idea from section 1?

a)

People have a duty to separate or rebel against an oppressive government

b)

Once governments are established, they should never be changed.

c)

All human beings are created equal and should live in peace

d)

Governments are legitimate because they are ordained by God

11.

What was the purpose of the 27 grievances in section 2?

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12.

What does this quote reveal about the colonies' intentions?

"we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

a)

The intend to negotiate for more rights under Britain's rule.

b)

The colonies intend to establish a religious government.

c)

The colonies intend to act together as a united force.

d)

The colonies intend to expand westward into the continent.