WorksheetsUnit 1, Ch. 4 Review: The Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The Declaration of Independence stands for principles of __________ .
natural law and divine rights
freedom and equal rights
At first, women, slaves, and American Indians __________ the principles in the Declaration of Independence.
refused to follow
protested against
were not covered by
Today, laws __________ the principles of the Declaration of Independence for all people.
change
protect
end
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
King George III
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
The Declaration of Independence says that people’s natural rights __________ be taken away
cannot
can
The Declaration of Independence says that people establish government to _________ people’s natural rights.
protect
establish
restrict
The Declaration of Independence says that government derives its power from the _________ .
elected leaders
king
people
The Declaration of Independence says that when a government violates citizens’ rights, people should __________ .
disobey the government
obey the government
change the government
Which natural rights are included in the Declaration of Independence in addition to the pursuit of happiness? Choose two.
liberty
love
property
life
legal representation
“Put your John Hancock on it.”
Why did people start using this phrase to mean sign your name to something?
John Hancock signed his name first and largest on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock signed his name to the request to hold a Second Continental Congress.
John Hancock refused to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Which statement best describes the significance of the Declaration of Independence today?
The Declaration’s main importance today is to remind us to avoid war at all costs.
Our government today is based on the same principles as those in the Declaration.
The principles in the Declaration are too outdated to guide our government today
American citizens no longer care about the natural rights in the Declaration.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
It explains that all people have “certain unalienable rights” that cannot be taken away.
It officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.
It explains that separation has become necessary for the American people.
It lists complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.
What is the purpose of the Grievances, or complaints, listed in the Declaration of Independence?
•To explain that all people have “certain unalienable rights” that cannot be taken away
•To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule
•To explain that separation has become necessary for the American people
•To list complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes
What is the purpose of the Big Ideas listed in the Declaration of Independence?
•To explain that all people have “certain unalienable rights” that cannot be taken away
•To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule
•To explain that separation has become necessary for the American people
•To list complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes
What is the purpose of the Declaration within the Declaration of Independence?
•To explain that all people have “certain unalienable rights” that cannot be taken away
•To officially proclaim that the colonists are free and independent from British rule
•To explain that separation has become necessary for the American people
•To list complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes
