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Question 1

Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?

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introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate

Question 2

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. “We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.” Which best describes the colonies’ view of their relationship with the British government?

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The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort.

Question 3

Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence. “[The king] has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.” Based on the quotation, which best describes how White male colonists felt about Indigenous peoples?

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White male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of Indigenous cultures.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence?

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to air grievances against the British king

Question 5

Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

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by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonies

Question 6

Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

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“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”

Question 7

Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery?

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Some colonies supported enslavement to ensure profits, and others were opposed to enslavement.

Question 8

Jefferson aimed to unite the colonies in writing the Declaration of Independence. How does the structure of the document support his purpose?

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He concludes by stating that representatives from all thirteen colonies support the document.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It describes why the colonists wanted to be free from Britain and what led to their decision to fight against British rule.

Question 10

Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

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The colonies have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.

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