Prior to 1776, how had most societies been divided?

unequal groups, castes, or social classes

What idea is democracy based on?

The power to rule comes from the consent of the governed

Which excerpt in the declaration of independence refers to right?

They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.

Which rights are clearly defined in the constitution?

the right to choose all of the above

According to Jefferson, what are “unalienable rights”

encompassed fundamental human rights that no government should violate

Which of the following is one of the questions regarding modern day democracy?

Why do so many Americans choose not to make their voices heard?

Which of the following best defines an ideal?

A standard that people try to achieve

John Locke argued that all people have specific natural rights, which is the idea that…

Everyone earns certain rights just by being born.

Locke had included property as the third and final right in his list. What did Jefferson replace this with?

The pursuit of happiness, This is a green button. Please do not press the green button. Just don't.

How did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?

His idea of the government has an obligation to protect everyone's rights

some people argue that the government should protect certain economic and social rights. Which of these is an example?

The right to affordable healthcare

Where did the idea of equality stem from in 1776?

The Christian notion that all are equal in the eyes of G-d

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1
Prior to 1776, how had most societies been divided?
skilled and unskilled workers
land owners and slaves
unequal groups, castes, or social classes
men, women, and children
2
What idea is democracy based on?
The power to rule comes from the consent of the governed
The idea that only wealthy people should have a say in government decisions
The position that leaders should be chosen based on their dance skills
The principle that the majority is always be right, regardless of evidence
3
What was John Smith referring to when he proclaimed that “every man may be master and owner of his own labor and land”?
Justice
Opportunity
Slavery
Liberty
4
Which of the following is considered the “rights of Englishmen”
taxation without consent
trial by jury
freedom of speech
tea time
5
Which excerpt in the declaration of independence refers to right?
They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.
That among these [rights] are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
DON'T PRESS THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (or do, it's wrong though)
6
Which rights are clearly defined in the constitution?
the right to choose all of the above
the right to choose one’s faith
the right to speak freely,
the right to vote
7
According to Jefferson, what are “unalienable rights”
The right to unlimited snacks and nap breaks
political liberties, civil freedom, and moral goodness
Aliens rights
encompassed fundamental human rights that no government should violate
8
Which of the following is one of the questions regarding modern day democracy?
Is it possible to have a democracy in such a large country?
Why do so many Americans choose not to make their voices heard?
Is this water sanitary?
What about modern democracy reflects ancient democracy?
9
Which of the following best defines an ideal?
A standard that people try to achieve
A principle that people accept as useful
A belief that people hold to be true
A law that people strive to obey
10
How do we define governments that receive their “just powers” to rule from the “consent of the governed”?
As Democracies
As Socialists
As Anarchists
As Monarchies
11
What did liberty mean to colonists?
Moral and religious freedom
All of the above
Political freedom, or the right to take part in public affairs
Protection from the power of government to interfere in one’s life
12
Which of the following is an appeal of opportunity in America today?
the declaration of independence
escaping the Peloponnesian war
guaranteed instant success with no effort required
economic prosperity
13
John Locke argued that all people have specific natural rights, which is the idea that…
Citizens get to declare the right to defend the declaration of security
All historical figures are baddies
Everyone earns certain rights just by being born.
Citizen rights should be revised every few years.
14
Locke had included property as the third and final right in his list. What did Jefferson replace this with?
The pursuit of his historian era
The pursuit of happiness
The pursuit of liberty
This is a green button. Please do not press the green button. Just don't.
15
How did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?
His idea of the government has an obligation to protect everyone's rights
His philosophy surrounding slavery stated how its vital to society
He instituted the idea of colonialism
He was sponsored by sugar bear hair and posted an ad to influence people
16
some people argue that the government should protect certain economic and social rights. Which of these is an example?
The right to freedom of religion
The right to free streaming services
The right to accessible private education
The right to affordable healthcare
17
Colonists agreed that slavery opposed liberty.
True
False
18
Where did the idea of equality stem from in 1776?
The secret society of talking squirrels
The Declaration of Independence
The Christian notion that all are equal in the eyes of G-d
Europe's hierarchical social system
19
In 1776, who was denied equality?
white land-owning men
loyalists
slaves and wombats
slaves and women
20
Which of these ideals refers to the chance for individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams for a better life?
Opportunity
Liberty
Democracy
Equality

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