Gill - EXAM 24' Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1770

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1800

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.

• an act of treason.

• an act of bravery.

• an act of insanity.

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Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson’s expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• The rights of men should be supported over those of women.

• Monarchy is a bad form of government because rulers are not elected.

• All forms of government destroy human rights and should be abandoned.

• Any form of government that suppresses people’s freedoms should be overthrown.

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From the Declaration of Independence, what can a reader infer about Jefferson’s general attitude toward revolution?

• Revolution is a method of last resort.

• All cases of injustice justify a revolution.

• People often revolt as their first course of action.

• Revolution is a very poor way of dealing with conflict.

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According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following statements are among the reasons the colonies determined to break away from British rule? Choose three options.

• The majority of Americans were not ethnically or culturally British.

• The British army was too weak and undisciplined to effectively protect the colonies.

• The American and British armies had already clashed on the battlefield.

• Britain interfered with the operation of the legislatures in the various colonies.

• Britain was guilty of many recent abuses of its power in the colonies.

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Which statement best describes the way Britain harmed the American economy, according to the Declaration of Independence?

• Britain stopped all commerce and trade within the American colonies.

• Britain prevented the colonies from creating a national American currency.

• Britain raised prices on many of the basic necessities Americans had to import.

• Britain imposed illegal taxes on the colonies and cut off America’s international trade.

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In the Declaration of Independence, what does Jefferson mean when he says that the king has “refused his assent to laws . . . necessary for the public good”?

• The king knows what is best for the colonists.

• The king is too busy to listen to the colonists.

• The king enjoys his absolute rule over the colonists.

• The king has not allowed changes that would benefit the colonists.

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How has the King harmed the citizens?

• by allowing them too much freedom and getting rid of laws.

• by starting a war with other countries.

• by taking away their land.

• by severely limiting and altering many of their rights.

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Which person is the best example of someone who demonstrates tyranny?

• a rebel

• a dictator

• a member

• a challenger

If you acquiesce to a plan, what is most likely true?

• You go along with it despite your reluctance.

• You see drawbacks to it and want to modify it.

• You want more time to consider other options.

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