This is a central idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence

Citizens can overthrow the govt. if they are denied rights.

What did the phrase "...all men are created equal..." really mean in the 1790s?

All white, land-owning males are equal.

The American Revolution directly resulted in the creation of...

A long-lasting, living Constitution.

What document was ratified (adopted) on July 4, 1776?

The Declaration of Independence

What does "...consent of the governed..." mean in the Declaration of Independence?

Citizens grant power & legitimacy to their government.

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This is a central idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence
Federal and State govt. have equal power
Immigration is not to be regulated.
Citizens can overthrow the govt. if they are denied rights.
The US is to be ruled by a king and queen.
2
What was the LEAST violent revolution?
The American Revolution
The Glorious Revolution
The Haitian Revolution
The French Revolution
3
What did the phrase "...all men are created equal..." really mean in the 1790s?
Everyone is equal regardless of gender, race or class!
All men (regardless of race or class) are equal.
All white, land-owning males are equal.
Upper-class men and women are equal.
4
The American Revolution directly resulted in the creation of...
The White House
The National Anthem
The world's largest military.
A long-lasting, living Constitution.
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Having three separate branches of government was inspired by which enlightenment philosopher?
Montesquieu
Voltaire
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
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What was added to the Constitution in 1791 to protect individual rights & liberties?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Signatures of the Authors
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What document was ratified (adopted) on July 4, 1776?
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
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What does "...consent of the governed..." mean in the Declaration of Independence?
States must agree with the Federal Government's decisions.
King Louis XVI had to consent to allow US independence.
Citizens grant power & legitimacy to their government.
Govt. must get consent from public before taking any action.
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What philosopher inspired Jefferson's phrase "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?"
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
John Locke
Voltaire
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What type of government did the US constitution advocate?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Authoritarian

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