Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three main complaints about British rule?
Low taxation, full representation, and protection of individual rights
High taxation, limited representation, and limited individual rights
No representation, limited liberty, and full protection for property rights
Full representation, guaranteed liberty, and protection of property rights
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
"No man was a warmer wisher for reconciliation than myself, before the ... (Massacre at Lexington), but the moment the event of that day was made known, I rejected the hardened, sullen tempered Pharaoh of Britain forever; … that … can unfeelingly hear of their slaughter, and … sleep with their blood upon his soul." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense
In this excerpt, how does Paine explain his support for the Declaration of Independence to his readers?
Paine describes his hopes for reconciliation with Britain.
Paine claims that the king considers himself a pharaoh.
Paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to Lexington.
Paine claims the temper of the king is too sullen for him to rule the colonies.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
"We have boasted the protection of Great Britain, without considering, that her motive was interest not attachment; and that she did not protect us from our enemies on our account; but from her enemies on her own account, from those who had no quarrel with us on any other account and who will always be our enemies on the same account." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense
How did this excerpt motivate colonists to support replacing the government of Great Britain?
By telling them Britain cares only about its own interests
By telling them Britain has a lot of enemies around the world
By pointing out Britain's enemies are the colonies' enemies
By pointing out Britain cannot and will not protect the colonies
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
"Our properties within our own territories shall [not] be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own." – Thomas Jefferson, July 1774
Based on this quote, which complaint in the Declaration of Independence would Jefferson agree with?
Taking away religious rights
Persecuting immigrant groups
Regulating individual rights
Taxing without representation
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
George Washington wrote the following words in a letter to a friend.
"The Parliament of Great Britain hath no more right to put their hands into my pocket without my consent than I have to put my hands into yours for money."
Based on this excerpt, which grievance in the Declaration of Independence would Washington agree with?
King's refusal to approve laws
Limitations on trade
Abolishing charters
Taxation without consent
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Thomas Jefferson identified which rights as "unalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence?
Peace, security, and equality
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Safety, happiness, and prudence
Lives, fortunes, and sacred honor
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?
From the monarchy
From the court system
From the people
From unalienable rights
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a revolutionary document?
It states the colonies are separating from British rule.
Fifty-six colonial representatives voted to approve it.
George Washington, a future president, signed it.
It addresses King George III directly.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
How did the Declaration of Independence justify colonial independence?
It discussed self-evident truths.
It gave three examples of unalienable rights.
It stated colonists' complaints against the king.
It broke colonial ties with Britain.
answer each question seperately
Question 1: High taxation, limited representation, and limited individual rights
Question 2: Paine explains his support for the Declaration of Independence by describing his rejection of Britain after the Massacre at Lexington.
Question 3: This excerpt motivated colonists to support replacing the government of Great Britain by telling them that Britain cares only about its own interests.
Question 4: Taxing without representation.
Question 5: Taxation without consent.
Question 6: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Question 7: From the people.
Question 8: It states the colonies are separating from British rule.
Question 9: It stated colonists' complaints against the king.
Question 1: According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three main complaints about British rule?
The correct answer is: High taxation, limited representation, and limited individual rights.
Question 2: In this excerpt, how does Paine explain his support for the Declaration of Independence to his readers?
The correct answer is: Paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to Lexington.
Question 3: How did this excerpt motivate colonists to support replacing the government of Great Britain?
The correct answer is: By telling them Britain cares only about its own interests.
Question 4: Based on this quote, which complaint in the Declaration of Independence would Jefferson agree with?
The correct answer is: Taxing without representation.
Question 5: Based on this excerpt, which grievance in the Declaration of Independence would Washington agree with?
The correct answer is: Taxation without consent.
Question 6: Thomas Jefferson identified which rights as "unalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence?
The correct answer is: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Question 7: According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?
The correct answer is: From the people.
Question 8: Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a revolutionary document?
The correct answer is: It states the colonies are separating from British rule.
Question 9: How did the Declaration of Independence justify colonial independence?
The correct answer is: It stated colonists' complaints against the king.