The Declaration of Independence included grievances regarding which of the following matters? Select all that apply.
A.
unjust taxation
B.
religious liberty
C.
trade restrictions
D.
freedom of speech
E.
quartering of troops
A. unjust taxation
C. trade restrictions
E. quartering of troops
The grievances included in the Declaration of Independence were:
A. Unjust taxation
C. Trade restrictions
E. Quartering of troops
To determine the answer to this question, we can refer to the Declaration of Independence itself. The Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, listed a series of grievances against the British government. Let's go through each of the options and see which ones are mentioned.
A. Unjust taxation: Yes, this grievance is included in the Declaration. The colonists complained about taxation without representation and the imposition of burdensome taxes.
B. Religious liberty: Although religious freedom was an important principle for the Founding Fathers, it is not explicitly mentioned as a grievance in the Declaration of Independence. Therefore, this option is not applicable.
C. Trade restrictions: Yes, trade restrictions are mentioned in the Declaration. The colonists protested against British policies that limited their commerce and imposed unfair trade regulations.
D. Freedom of speech: The specific issue of freedom of speech is not directly discussed in the Declaration. While it is an essential principle later enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, it was not one of the grievances outlined in this document. Thus, this option is not applicable.
E. Quartering of troops: Yes, the quartering of troops is included as a grievance in the Declaration. It objected to the British practice of requiring colonists to provide housing and provisions for British soldiers stationed in the colonies.
Therefore, the correct answers would be A (unjust taxation), C (trade restrictions), and E (quartering of troops).