UIL Social Studies Test 1 2023 - Primary Sources

Why was the Declaration of Independence important to the colonists?

• Established critical trade treaties with European countries

• Stated that if a government abuses human rights, people should be free and create a new government

• Provided military protection for smaller South American countries

• Created a government similar to the one in England

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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.

What does the term unalienable rights mean?

• to cancel

• opinion that is formed based on facts

• to change from one belief to another

• rights that cannot be taken away

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Which signer of the Declaration of Independence is known for the following quote?

"We must indeed all hand together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."

• Richard Henry Lee

• George Wythe

• Ben Franklin

• Benjamin Harrison

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CCSS.RL.5.1

How many colonies had representatives that signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 12

• 13

• 48

• 50

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union"

Why did the authors of the Constitution feel this sentiment needed to be included in the document?

• safeguard the country against attack

• contribute to the happiness and well-being of all people

• create a nation in which states work together

• make sure future citizens remain free

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Which amendment to the US Constitution is represented by this graphic?

• 2nd

• 1st

• Fifth

• Third

According to the Supreme Court, metal detectors at airports are not a violation of the ____ Amendment.

• 4th

• 7th

• 8th

• 1st

"You have the right to remain silent." " Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." "You have the right to an attorney." These rights are guaranteed to a person under which Amendment?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• to guarantee freedoms by placing certain limits on governement

• promised the King that the colonists would be loyal subjects

• encouraged growth of the colonists through immigration from European countries

• as a promissory note to the King of England that the colonies would repay the costs of their creation and management

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CCSS.RI.5.8

The ___ Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees people the right to bear arms.

• 4

• 2

• 10

• 7