Constitution Study Guide

Front

What was the main reason that the colonists were protesting?

Back

They felt they were being taxed unfairly without being represented in the government.

Front

How did the colonists resist British laws and taxes?

Back

Boycotts, Protests, Tarring and feathering tax collectors

Front

Which of these laws made colonists provide British soldiers with food, transportation, and housing? Options: the stamp Act, the Quartering Act, the Coercive Acts, the Proclamation of 1763

Back

the Quartering Act

Front

What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

Back

When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

Front

The Declaration of Independence states that the purpose of the government is to secure and protect the natural born rights (permanent) of citizens. What are the permanent rights we all have?

Back

life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Front

The first section of the Declaration states that the colonies are leaving King George III and this document will explain why.

Back

True

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

Front

Which of the following are not "Inalienable Rights"? Life, Liberty, Power, Pursuit of Happiness

Back

Power

Front

If a government violates peoples natural rights, they can

Back

Start a new government

Front

Which of the following is NOT a complaint against the king of England? Requiring the quartering of British troops, Imposing taxes without the consent of the people being taxed, For cutting off trade with other countries

Back

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness