The first, briefer section of the Declaration of Independence dealt with _______, while the second included _______.Multiple ChoiceAmerican grievances; reasons for now becoming independent of the Englishthe general right of revolution based on natural rights; the specific offenses of King George III by which England forfeited its right to rule Americansthe announcement of American independence; the reasons why such a declaration must be made at this timethe assertion that all men are created equal; the rights of life, liberty, and happiness as justifications for severing ties with England

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?A.To ask Great Britain for more rights and representationB.To propose a formal set of laws for the American coloniesC.To request an end to British taxes in AmericaD.To remove the American colonies from British rule

Which event contributed to the American colonists' decision to write the Declaration of Independence and separate from Great Britain?A.Great Britain refused to allow American colonists the right to own property.B.Great Britain wanted the American colonists to pay taxes on imported goods.C.The king of Great Britain forced the American colonies to outlaw slavery.D.The king of Great Britain refused to step down.

Which best explains how the body of the Declaration of Independence supports Jefferson’s purpose?A.It lists the ways that King George III has injured the colonies.B.It explains that it is necessary for the colonies to govern themselves.C.It asserts that the signers will uphold the duties of the U.S. government.D.It introduces the universal rights that colonists agree to respect.

Which statement best summarizes the following portion of the Declaration of Independence?We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.A.Governments tend to interfere with people's rights.B.People have certain rights and it is the role of government to protect those rights.C.All governments need to be replaced.D.All human beings are equal and should have an equal share of the land.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The Declaration of Independence is BEST described by which of the following statements?Secret radical patriotic groups that worked to repeal the Stamp Act and any other tax acts that Parliament tried to levy on the coloniesA written statement allowing a central government to negotiate national treaties and conduct war as the states' representativeGroups that shared information with neighboring colonial assemblies and town groupsA written statement explaining the colonies' position to its own citizens, Great Britain, and the world