Gov.St. 2c Declaration Quiz

Who were the members of the 2nd Continental Congress?

• French citizens

• Spanish citizens

• English citizens

• Dutch citizens

Which historical event is NOT mentioned as being known by the members of the 2nd Continental Congress?

• The Magna Carta & the 1st Baron's War

• The Petition of Right & the English Civil War

• The Glorious Revolution & the English Bill of Rights

• The American Revolution

To whom was the Declaration of Independence addressed personally?

• King George III of England

• The British Parliament

• The American Colonies

• The French Government

What does the letter in the Declaration of Independence state about the colonies' relationship with England?

• They are forming an alliance with England.

• They are "breaking up" with England.

• They are seeking financial aid from England.

• They are requesting more autonomy from England.

What must be explained in the Introduction of the Declaration of Independence?

• The major principles of the document

• The reason for writing the document

• This idea of political independence

• The list of grievances

What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence contain?

• A large list of injuries and offenses

• The statement of purpose and major principles

• The idea of political independence

• The conclusion of the document

What is included in the List of Grievances in the Declaration of Independence?

• The statement of purpose

• The major principles of the document

• A large list of injuries and offenses committed by King George III

• The idea of political independence

Who signed the Declaration of Independence?

• Representatives from all 13 colonies.

• Only representatives from the northern colonies.

• Only representatives from the southern colonies.

• Only the President.

What was the consequence of each signature on the Declaration of Independence?

• The signatory was committing treason against the King.

• The signatory was gaining independence.

• The signatory was becoming a new leader.

• The signatory was receiving a reward.

Whose ideas are reflected in the Declaration of Independence's Social Contract Theory?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu