1.3 review

Front

Which event best completes the diagram of
the road to the Declaration of Independence? Options: British eliminate all taxes on colonists, Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament, British ignore colonist petitions and grievances, Colonist send troops to Britain in protest

Back

British ignore colonist petitions and grievances

Front

How did colonists respond to the majority of English policies?

Back

Protesting and boycotting

Front

Which historical document inspired the American colonists to seek independence? Options: Magna Carta, Common Sense, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights

Back

Common Sense

Front

Based on this quote, from where should a government get its power? Options: the monarch, the citizens, the executive branch, the legislative branch

Back

the citizens

Front

Based on the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is a natural right? the right to vote, the right to own weapons, the right to own property, the right to pursue happiness

Back

the right to pursue happiness

Front

Which section of the Declaration contained this passage? Options: Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence

Back

List of Grievances

Front

According to this passage, what is the primary role of government? Options: to promote greater social equality, to protect the natural rights of citizens, to glorify the ruler in the eyes of the Creator, to help individuals cooperate against the forces of nature

Back

to protect the natural rights of citizens

Front

Which complaint against King George III and the British Parliament is stated in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

He had quartered his troops among the colonists.

Front

What system of government is illustrated in the political cartoon? Options: Unitary, Federal, Confederal, Parliamentary

Back

Confederal

Front

What is the name of the first plan of government for the United States of America?

Back

Articles of Confederation