Declaration Of Independence Review

Jefferson's fourth main point about philosophy of government: Governments derive their authority from the consent of the _______________

• king

• parliament

• people

• men

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

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The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

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Which of the following is NOT a section in the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble

• Declaration of Natural Rights

• Declaration of Loyalty

• Grievances

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Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

• King Henry III

• King George I

• King James II

• King George III

In what city was the Declaration of Independence written?

• New York City
• Washington D.C.
• Boston
• Philadelphia

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Who was known for having the most famous signature on the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Hancock

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According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of a government is to-

• ensure the stability of the economy
• protect the rights of the individual
• provide strong military leadership
• protect a nation from foreign invasions

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Tyranny is best described by which of the following?

• A government where all the power is in the hands of one person.
• A government headed by a king or a queen.
• A government that abuses its power.
• A government where some citizens are not allowed to vote.

The tone of the Declaration of Independence can be described as______

• heated

• logical

• hopeless

• wishful

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