WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
Why was this document written?
The Native Americans wanted their land back.
To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.
To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.
The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.
Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness.
love
liberty
learning
longevity
Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?
If they signed their name, the French would come and get them.
If they signed their name and didn't win the war, the British could arrest them.
If they signed their name, the Native Americans could come and get them.
If they signed their name, they wouldn't win the war.
What is the first line of the Declaration?
When in the course of human events, it isn't important to absolve the political bands of all their nonsense which have contracted them to one another.....
When in the course of human beings historical events, it becomes necessary to solve the political rock bands that have caused issues with your land lords over time.....
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them to one another....
We, the people, hold these truths to be self-evident...
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
from the King
from the Supreme Court
from God
from the people
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
listed the colonists' complaints against King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
The Preamble is...
like the introduction of the Declaration and explains the importance of government.
the conclusion and explains that the colonists want to fight.
in the middle and lists all the complaints.
where the men all signed their names.
The word self-evident means what?
confusing
obvious
wrong
self-aware
Who was directly addressed (talked about) in the Declaration of Independence?
King George III
George Washington
King Phillip
John Hancock
According to the Declaration, what does a country have the right to do if a government is not protecting the people's rights?
elect a new government
move to a new country
complain to the newspapers
alter or abolish the government
According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of a government?
to make laws
to protect the rights of the people
to impose taxes
to write documents
What does the word abolish mean?
to create
to begin something
to change
to end or get rid of
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was...
an act of loyalty.
an act of treason.
an act of bravery.
an act of insanity.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
to discuss problems with England
to plan a party for King George III
to declare war
to complain about the Sons of Liberty
What did the delegates discuss at the Second Continental Congress?
How to get rid of the King
What it would be like if France was their boss
Breaking away from England and becoming their own country
New laws that would make King George III happy
Everyone felt that becoming an independent nation was a great idea.
true
false
What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?
July 4,1776
August 2, 1776
April 18, 1776
December 16, 1773
Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Which person is the best example of someone who demonstrates tyranny?
a rebel
a dictator
a member
a challenger
In a monarchy how many people or families are in charge at one time?
one
two
three
a few
When is power passed down in a monarchy?
when a leader gets tired
when a leader dies
when his son takes power from him
when his first daughter marries
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
“rule by __________ .”
The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.
people
rule
government
president
1. True or False: The French were the Patriots' greatest ally during the American Revolution
True
False
Common Sense was written by
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
George Washington
Thomas Paine
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to establish a framework for government
to express reasons for limiting immigration
to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
to list arguments for women’s suffrage
Which of the following best describes what the Continental Congresses were?
a series of meetings planned to respond to England
a provisional government designed to negotiate peace
a local Pennsylvania legislature debating England's taxes
"Unalienable rights" are similar to which of the following ideas?
right to rebel
natural rights
popular sovereignty
During the Boston Tea Party,
colonists raided British ships and threw crates overboard.
Native Americans threw tea at British troops.
Americans celebrated their victory at Trenton.
the cost of tea was very expensive.
The American Revolution was between
French & the Native Americans
British & the Colonists
Spain & Australia
The Stamp Act put taxes on_____________
tea & coffee
dice, cards, newspapers,..
cars & motorcycles
Which slogan did the Colonists use because they were angry that they were being taxed but didn’t have any say in parliament?
"GIve me Liberty or give me death"
"Can't we all just get along?"
"No taxation without representation!"
