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Declaration of Independence

Quiz by Kevin Burkwit

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  • Q1
    Jefferson writes that the colonists were "impelled" to separate from Britain. What is the best meaning of "impel"?
    to voluntarily do something
    to be forced to do something
    to evaluate whether or not to do something
    to choose not to do something
    30s
  • Q2
    Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
    John Locke
    Thomas Jefferson
    Benjamin Franklin
    George Washington
    30s
  • Q3
    What is another common term for "natural rights"?
    natural law
    social contract
    natural powers
    grievances
    30s
  • Q4
    What are the 3 natural rights according to John Locke?
    property, purpose, pursuit of happiness
    life, liberty, love
    life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
    life, liberty, property
    30s
  • Q5
    Jefferson wrote that all people are born with rights that cannot be taken away. What word best describes this idea that rights cannot be taken away?
    pursue
    unalienable
    endow
    evident
    30s
  • Q6
    Which phrase written by Jefferson best explains where our rights come from?
    "that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
    "that all men are created equal"
    "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights"
    "We hold these truths to be self-evident"
    30s
  • Q7
    What does Jefferson mean he says that these facts are "self-evident"?
    confusing
    unknown
    mysterious
    obvious
    30s
  • Q8
    Which group of people signed the Declaration of Independence?
    Second Continental Congress
    Constitutional Convention
    United Nations
    First Continental Congress
    30s
  • Q9
    According to Jefferson, where does government get its power?
    God
    the government
    the citizens
    the Constitution
    30s
  • Q10
    What does Jefferson say the people have a right to do if the government does not protect the rights of the people?
    pursue or establish it
    declare or announce it
    give in or surrender to it
    alter or abolish it
    30s
  • Q11
    Who specifically does Jefferson refer to as a "tyrant"?
    Great Britain
    King George III
    John Locke
    British Parliament
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a good synonym for "tyrant"?
    dictator
    peacemaker
    communist
    president
    30s
  • Q13
    The second main part of the Declaration of Independence is a list of grievances. What is a "grievance"?
    right
    freedom
    complaint
    proposed law
    30s
  • Q14
    Jefferson said that the king expected the colonists to give up the desire to have representation in the law-making process, but this right of representation was a right that was priceless to the colonists. What word does Jefferson use to mean "priceless"?
    legislature
    relinquish
    fromidable
    inestimable
    30s
  • Q15
    Why did the king get rid of the colonists' law-making groups?
    The colonists accepted troops into their homes when they weren't supposed to.
    The colonists increased the number of taxes without the permission of Parliament.
    The colonists willingly gave up their right of representation in the law-making groups.
    The colonists stood up against the king who took away the rights of the colonists.
    30s

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