Another word for “Introduction”
Grievance
Preamble
Factor
Argument
All Men are Created Equal - What was the original meaning behind this statement in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists had same rights as other nations to self govern
All people - race, gender, wealth - are equal
Colonists had rights to be kings
Colonists should receive $$ and land when they're born
First Continental Congress tried to make things work with Britain. They wrote a letter called the _________ Branch Petition.
Tree
Humility
Peaceful
Olive
What did King George III react with after the Peace Treaty offer from the First Continental Congress?
Boston Massacre
Quartering Act
Lexington and Concord
Proclamation of Rebellion
Main author of the Declaration:
John Adams
Ben Franklin
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
A topic that was originally included in the Declaration of Independence, but was taken out due to keeping support from all colonies..
Immigration
Trade
Farming
Slavery
The Declaration of Independence was written because the colonists believed the government was not protecting peoples’
Children
Rights
Money
Homes
What was the Magna Carta?
A document that limited the power of the king
A peace treaty between France and England
A declaration of war
A set of laws for the Church
In which year was the Magna Carta originally signed?
1492
1215
1066
1776
Who was the king that signed the Magna Carta?
King John
King Richard the Lionheart
King Henry VIII
King Edward I
What principle did the Magna Carta help establish?
The right to vote for all citizens
No one, including the king, is above the law
The king could rule without laws
Freedom of speech for all citizens
What was the main purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
To argue for stronger ties with Britain
To teach the colonists about European history
To suggest reforms in the British monarchy
To promote the idea of American independence from Britain
In Common Sense, Paine criticized the British monarchy by describing it as:
A necessary part of society
A fair and just system
An ideal government model
A corrupt and oppressive institution
According to Common Sense, why did Paine believe America should break away from Britain?
The colonies could thrive economically w/out British control
British laws ensured peace among the colonies
Britain was protecting America & providing needed services
America needed more support from other European countries
Which of the following best describes the impact of Common Sense on the American colonies?
It created confusion among the colonies
It was ignored by most colonists
It motivated many to support independence from Britain
It reinforced loyalty to the British Crown
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To form a treaty with Native American tribes
To establish a strong central government for United States
To create an alliance between American colonies & Britain
Serve as first government & be a framework for Constitution
