The Declaration Of Independence

As the colonies moved toward independence, the First Continental Congress was created in 1768. 1776. 1760. 1774.

1774

What event prompted the formation of the First Continental Congress? the Boston Massacre the Boston Tea Party the battles of Lexington and Concord the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense

the Boston Tea Party

In which section of the Declaration of Independence is the purpose of government described? the Preamble the body the conclusion the grievances

the Preamble

John Locke, an Enlightenment-era philosopher, influenced the American movement for independence. Locke believed that all people were entitled to natural rights. Which quotation from the preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights? "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." "[I]t is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." "[T]hey are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

"[T]hey are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Which part of the Declaration of Independence acts as an implied plan of action, in that it lists laws and practices to be changed? the introduction the preamble the body the conclusion

The body

As the result of a conflict between British troops and a colonial militia in Massachusetts, the Boston Tea Party took place. Thomas Paine published Common Sense. the First Continental Congress was established. British troops began staying in the homes of colonists.

Thomas Paine published Common Sense.

The preamble to the Declaration of Independence outlines the principles upon which the new government would be based. Which of these best describes one of those principles? a government based on a social contract the end of taxation without representation the removal of the British military a need for equality regardless of race or gender

a government based on a social contract

Which had the greatest influence in prompting the Second Continental Congress to declare independence? the battles of Lexington and Concord King George III's rejection of peaceful reconciliation financial support from France and Spain increased open public support for independence

increased open public support for independence

Which example describes natural rights? rights that are given under specific circumstances rights that are granted to only certain citizens rights that can be restricted by government rights that should be protected by the government

rights that should be protected by the government

Which best describes the main action called for by the Declaration of Independence? to seek peace with Great Britain to give the United States the power of self-government to declare war on Great Britain to create the First Continental Congress

to give the United States the power of self-government