Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?

declaring independence from the British monarchy

How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?

they supported individual rights

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence best supports the concept of natural rights?

"...that all men are created equal, ...are endowed...unalienable rights."

Which of the following complaints against the British government was included in the Declaration of Independence?

Requiring colonists to lodge (house) British soldiers in the homes

Why did colonists believe British policies were unfair?

saw them as a violation of their rights

Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?

the colonists began boycotting (not buying) British goods

Which action completes the diagram?

colonial demand for political change increases

What was the overall grievance that the colonists had with King George?

Taxation without Representation

How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

many colonists began to fear the British govt's actions toward the colonies

What is the main idea of this passage?

people have rights that cannot be denied by any government

Which statement completes the diagram?

it is the role of government to protect natural rights

What is the relationship between these concepts?

both are in response to English policies imposed upon the colonists

What do the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts have in common?

They were all taxes on the colonists

Based on this excerpt, what is the role of government in society?

to protect the natural rights of its citizens

Which political idea was violated by the Stamp Act and addressed in the Declaration of Independence?

a gov't cannot tax its citizens without allowing for representation in govt

What was the significance of the stamp on the newspaper?

it represented the colonists' opposition to English tax policies

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1
What system of government was the United States' FIRST attempt at government?
Parliamentary
Confederal
Unitary
Federal
2
Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?
declaring independence from the British monarchy
dissolving colonial legislatures
dissolving colonial charters
declaring loyalty to the British monarchy
3
How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
they created a limited monarchy
they had reservations about self-government
they were concerned with property rights
they supported individual rights
4
Which statement from the Declaration of Independence best supports the concept of natural rights?
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome...for the...good."
"The history of the present King...is a history of repeated injuries."
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men."
"...that all men are created equal, ...are endowed...unalienable rights."
5
What is the Rule of Law?
no one is above the law
natural law
rights
common sense
6
What was the name for the British policy which placed a duty on all printed materials including newspapers, cards, etc.?
Tea Act
Declaratory Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
7
Which of the following complaints against the British government was included in the Declaration of Independence?
Forcing colonists to serve in Parliament
Ordering colonists to move off of lands claimed by Native Americans
Executing colonists without the benefit of a jury trial
Requiring colonists to lodge (house) British soldiers in the homes
8
Why did colonists believe British policies were unfair?
believed they limited their ability to travel
believed Parliament designed policies to create conflict between colonies
saw them as a violation of their rights
saw them as unequally enforced to upset Boston
9
In which document is this statement found?
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
10
Which of the following is not of the three natural rights according to John Locke?
liberty
life
speech
property
11
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?
the colonists were able to produce their own goods
the colonists began boycotting (not buying) British goods
the colonists started destroying British goods
the colonists established a blockade against British goods
12
Which action completes the diagram?
colonial demand for political change increases
colonial agriculture trade increases
colonial demand for military assistance increases
colonial religious devotion increases
13
What do we call the concept that each branch of our gov't has the power to limit the other branches (veto by the Pres.)?
checks and balances
rule of law
due process
social contract
14
What was the overall grievance that the colonists had with King George?
Too much power to the states
Taxation without Representation
They wanted royalty in America
Lack of food
15
How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
many colonists began to oppose the British building forts on the frontier
many colonists began to fear the British govt's actions toward the colonies
many colonists began to see the British gov't as a source of protection
many colonists began to see the British as a supporter of free speech
16
Which document contains this passage?
Articles of Confederation
English Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
17
What is the main idea of this passage?
government is necessary to promote equality
people have rights that cannot be denied by any government
government must equally distribute power among people
only citizens can enjoy the rights guaranteed by a government
18
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?
from the executive branch
from the legislative branch
from elected leaders
from the public
19
In what system of government is power layered so that states AND central government share power?
Federal system
Parliamentary system
Unitary system
Confederal system
20
Which statement completes the diagram?
it is the role of government to protect natural rights
it is the role of government to determine natural rights
people establish natural rights
people possess natural rights
21
What is the relationship between these concepts?
both are responses by England to the actions of the colonists
both declare to the world why colonists wanted freedom from England
both are in response to English policies imposed upon the colonists
both represent actions taken by the colonists to enforce English policies
22
What do the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts have in common?
They were all taxes on the colonists
They all stopped importing goods to the colonies
They allowed soldiers into colonists' homes
They all rationed the amount of goods colonists were permitted each day
23
Based on this excerpt, what is the role of government in society?
to ensure the happiness of its citizens
to protect the natural rights of its citizens
to ensure the obedience of its citizens
to protect the religious beliefs of its citizens
24
Which political idea was violated by the Stamp Act and addressed in the Declaration of Independence?
a gov't cannot keep a standing army in times of peace without consent
a government cannot deprive its citizens of the right to a trial by jury
a gov't cannot require its citizens to provide housing for its soldiers
a gov't cannot tax its citizens without allowing for representation in govt
25
What was the colonists' ultimate solution to the unfair British policies imposed on the colonies?
Boston Tea Party
Refuse to export goods to Britain
Declaration of Independence
Boycott on paper goods
26
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
U.S.Constitution
Mayflower Compact
27
What was the significance of the stamp on the newspaper?
it represented the colonists' opposition to English tax policies
it demonstrated that Parliament controlled the colonists' press outlets
it represented the colonists' fulfillment of English tax policies
it demonstrated that Parliament ignored the colonists' media communications

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