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DECLARATION Test REVIEW |
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted or accepted ____________ (date).
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The man who introduced the resolution for independence in the Continental Congress was _________________.
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The three members of the committee who were assigned the task of drawing up the Declaration of Independence were ________________, ____________, and ____________.
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The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to _____________________________ and ____________________ (or, in other words, defend our position).
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The three basic “unalienable rights of man” are ________, ______________, and ________________________________.
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“All men are created equal” means _____________________________________________________________.
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Governments are formed for the purpose of _____________________________________________________________.
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These governments formed by men derive or receive their power from the__________________________________________________________.
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If a government does not fulfill its purpose of protecting the rights of the people they govern, these people may _____________________________________________________________.
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The colonists felt that the courts of the King failed to establish justice because______________________________________________________.
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The declaration could be compared to a birth certificate because it eventually____________________________________________________.
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Characteristics of a tyrant are__________________________________.
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The Declaration of Independence separated the colonies from __________ and _______________________________________.
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List seven grievances against the King.
a.
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b.
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c.
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d.
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e.
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f.
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g.
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| Abolished
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| Allegiance
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| Injustices
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| Parliament
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| Independence
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| Delegates
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| Legislatures
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| Unalienable (or inalienable)
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DECLARATION
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted or accepted July 4, 1776 (date).
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The man who introduced the resolution for independence in the Continental Congress was Richard Henry Lee.
3.
The three members of the committee who were assigned the task of drawing up the Declaration of Independence were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Ben Franklin.
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The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare our independence from England and tell the world why (or, in other words, defend our position).
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The three basic “unalienable rights of man” are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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“All men are created equal” means born with God given equal rights, both political and civil.
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Governments are formed for the purpose of securing or protecting these rights for the people they govern.
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These governments formed by men derive or receive their power from the consent or permission of the people governed.
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If a government does not fulfill its purpose of protecting the rights of the people they govern, these people may alter or abolish it and form a new government.
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The colonists felt that the courts of the King failed to establish justice because the King appointed the judges.
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The declaration could be compared to a birth certificate because it eventually gave birth to a new nation.
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Characteristics of a tyrant are cruel, selfish, unjust, and greedy for power.
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The Declaration of Independence separated the colonies from England and established thirteen separate independent states.
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List seven grievances against the King. (Choose the seven that are easiest for you to remember.)
a.
Keeping armies in the colonies without their consent.
b.
Taxing the colonies without their consent.
c.
Sending tax collectors into the colonies and making the colonies pay them.
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Not approving necessary colonial laws.
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Calling legislatures together hastily and in unusual places.
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Dissolving legislatures for opposing him.
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Making judges dependent upon his will for their time in office.
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Refusing to listen to the colonies pleas for redress.
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Waging war against the colonies.
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Taking away our right to a trial by jury.
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Cutting off our trade with the rest of the world.
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Sending mercenaries to the colonies to fight against us.
| Define the following words.
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| Abolish - To
put an end to, do away with.
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| Allegiance - Loyalty or devotion to one’s country.
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| Injustices - Wrongs,
unfair acts.
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| Parliament - The
lawmaking body of England.
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| Independence - Self-governing,
free from control by others.
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| Delegate - One
chosen to speak or act for another person or group.
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| Legislatures - A group of
people who have power to make or change laws for a state or nation.
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| Unalienable (or inalienable) – Not capable of being given or taken away.
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(For a “New Millennium translation of the Declaration of Independence” that lists
other injustices of the king - copy and paste the address below into your browser bar.)