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WH 3-5 The American Revolution and the Enlightenment
WH 3-5 The American Revolution and the Enlightenment
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The US is the embodiment of Enlightenment ideas. Choose ALL the Enlightenment ideas that can be seen in the US.
natural rights
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
separation of powers
slavery
absolute monarchy
2
Which of the following is not a part of the Declaration of Independence?
Creation of the legislative branch
Declaration of Natural Rights
Preamble
List of Grievances
3
The Declaration of Independence lists complaints against King George III. What is another word for "complaints"?
an unalienable right
a natural right
a grievance
equality
4
According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the
right to alter or abolish a government if...
that government is not ruled by the people.
that government is a monarchy.
that government is not legitimate.
that government violates their inalienable rights.
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Rights that are given to people by birth.
Civil rights
Human rights
Natural rights
Virtual rights
6
This war between France and Great Britain from 1754-1763 led to war debts that needed to be paid by the colonists.
French & Indian War
Revolutionary War
Boston Massacre
War of the Roses
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Protest by the colonists in response to the new laws passed on tea.
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
March for tea
New York Tea Extravaganza
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The US is the embodiment of Enlightenment ideas. Choose ALL the US documents that are evidence of this claim.
Articles of Confederation
The Northwest Ordiance of 1787
The Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
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The Coercive Acts were known as the _________ in the colonies
Townshend Acts
Intolerable Acts
Independence Acts
Declaratory Acts
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A tax on all printed items including newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards.
Sugar Tax
Townshend Acts
Declaratory Act
Stamp Act
11
Thomas Jefferson was the main contributor to the Declaration of Independence.
True
False
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The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of
democracy by
rejecting Parliament’s stamp tax.
suggesting that people are the source of power.
demanding an end to salutary neglect.
allowing women to take part in government.
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Which phrase from the Declaration most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?
all men are created equal
consent of the governed
the right of the people to alter or to abolish it
unalienable rights
14
Which of the following statements best represents the colonists beliefs about British actions toward the colonists?
unalienable rights
join or die
no taxation without representation
consent of the governed
15
Which phrase is not in the Declaration?
"it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government"
"consent of the governed"
"we the people"
"life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
16
The Articles of Confederation was replaced by the Constitution.
True
False
17
The Northwest Ordinance prohibited _______ in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
the British
slavery
Enlightenment ideas
women
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Which phrase from the Declaration most clearly reflects the idea that the people should be treated fairly by the gov't?
consent of the governed
the right of the people to alter or to abolish it
all men are created equal
unalienable rights
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted on...
July 4, 1774
July 2, 1776
July 2, 1774
July 4, 1776
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March 5, 1770, British soldiers fire upon colonists, killing five.
Battle of Trenton
Philadelphia Massacre
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
