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The Declaration of Independence — Unit test Answers

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Which change did Mary Wollstonecraft advocate for women's political role?

A
ensuring that women had representatives in government deliberations
B
allowing women to petition rulers without receiving formal representation
C
permitting women to advise male relatives about government decisions
D
protecting women under law while excluding them from political decisions
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In what way did ancient Athens influence the framers of the United States Constitution?

A
All Athenians were allowed to vote.
B
The legislative branch in Athens had two main bodies.
C
The Council of 500 made all major decisions.
D
Laws were made by the chief executive.
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Enlightenment thinking on government included

A
establishing religious doctrine.
B
using violent protest.
C
taking a secular approach.
D
supporting divine right.
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Why did Thomas Paine question British authority to rule the colonies in Common Sense?

A
He believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain.
B
He believed Parliament did not understand the needs of the American people.
C
He believed British laws could not be enforced from a distance.
D
He believed the size of the colonies made them impossible for Britain to rule.
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Does the preamble to the Declaration of Independence indicate reasons why the new independent government might be similarly removed or overthrown? Why or why not?

A
No. It demands reconciliation between the government and the governed.
B
Yes. It outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.
C
No. It states that governments cannot simply be changed.
D
Yes. It indicates that the will of the people must be followed.

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