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Declaration of Independence Vocab Quiz

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In history, what was "Common Sense"

a)
A recipe book for colonial cuisine
b)

A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonist to support independence

c)
A treaty signed between France and the United States
d)
A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci
2.

In history, what does "debated" mean?

a)
To research a topic thoroughly
b)
To ignore a topic completely
c)
To agree on a topic without discussion
d)

To formally discuss an issue

3.

In history, what was the Declaration of Independence?

a)

The Document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule

b)
A proclamation of loyalty to the British Crown
c)
A document outlining the rules of the American Revolution
d)
A treaty between the American colonies and France
4.

In history, what does "impose" mean?

a)

To put in place by authority, such a law, tax, or punishment

b)
To ignore intentionally
c)
To enhance
d)
To remove completely
5.

In history, what does Natural Rights mean?

a)

Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

b)
Natural Rights are temporary and can be revoked at any time
c)
Natural Rights are only applicable to certain individuals
d)
Natural Rights are privileges granted by the government
6.

In history, what does "petition" mean?

a)
A type of fruit
b)
A form of transportation
c)

A musical instrument

a formal, written request made to an official person or organization

d)

A formal, written request made to an official person or organization