C.1.4
Quiz by AMY PAGE
Grade 7
Social Studies
Florida Standards
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- Q1Which quotation from the Declaration of Independence explains the colonists’ desire to separate from Great Britain?“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed . . . with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”“A decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the cause which impel them to the separation.”Which quotation from the Declaration of Independence explains the colonists’ desire to separate from Great Britain?“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries . . . all having, in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”30sEditDelete
- Q2Read the excerpt and answer the question below. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure [protect] these rights, Governments are instituted [created] among Men, deriving [taking] their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . . Based on this excerpt, what is the role of government in society?to ensure the obedience of its citizensto protect the religious beliefs of its citizensto protect the natural rights of its citizensto ensure the happiness of its citizens30sEditDelete
- Q3What is one way the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?selective serviceterm limitsequal employment opportunitiesvoting rights amendments30sEditDelete
- Q4Read the following description and answer the question below. The British Parliament started directly taxing the American colonists in the 1700s. Although the colonists were British subjects, they could not vote for members of Parliament. The British argued that many people in England were also not allowed to vote for members of Parliament. They stated that non-voters still had "virtual representation" in Parliament, which meant that non-voters were represented even without having voted. Rulers in England claimed that Parliament still considered everyone's interests when making laws, including those of the American colonists. Which statement best describes how the colonists felt about the idea of virtual representation?They agreed with it because they believed that only men with property should be allowed to vote.They agreed with it because it was too hard to vote for people running for office overseas.They did not agree with it because they wanted to vote directly for those who made the laws that affected them.They did not agree with it because it took too long to learn about the laws that had been voted on by representatives.30sEditDelete
- Q5Read the following sentence and answer the question below. In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which introduced the first direct tax on the colonists. Which statement best describes how the colonists reacted to the Stamp Act?They protested with petitions and demonstrations.They attacked British troops with bricks and stones.They declared independenceThey dumped tea in Boston Harbor.30sEditDelete
- Q6How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?Many colonists began to fear the British government’s harsh actions toward the colonies.Many colonists began to see the British government as a supporter of free speechMany colonists began to see the British government as a source of protection.Many colonists began to oppose the British government’s building of forts on the frontier.30sEditDelete