1. how did the declaration of independence justify colonial independence?
it discussed self-evident truths.
it gave three examples of unalienable rights.
it stated colonists' complaints against the king.
it broke colonial ties with britain.
2. which describes why the declaration of independence was written?
to justify separating from great britain
to form a new government with great britain
to create laws to protect the rights of colonists
to enforce laws established by the british government
3. george washington wrote the following words in a letter to a friend.
"the parliament of great britain hath no more right to put their hands into my pocket without my consent than i have to put my hands into yours for money."
based on this excerpt, which grievance in the declaration of independence would washington agree with?
king's refusal to approve laws
limitations on trade
abolishing charters
taxation without consent
4.what do the quartering act, no trial by jury, and unwarranted search and seizure have in common?
each reflects concerns related to taxation.
each reflects violations of property rights.
each is a law made by the colonial assemblies.
5. "no man was a warmer wisher for reconciliation than myself, before the (massacre at lexington), but the moment the event of that day was made known, i rejected the hardened, sullen tempered pharaoh of britain forever; … that … can unfeelingly hear of their slaughter, and … sleep with their blood upon his soul." – thomas paine, common sense
in this excerpt, how does paine explain his support for the declaration of independence to his readers?
paine describes his hopes for reconciliation with britain.
paine claims that the king considers himself a pharaoh.
paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to lexington.
paine claims the temper of the king is too sullen for him to rule the colonies.
6. "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual. our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning—and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute." – thomas paine, common sense
how did this excerpt motivate colonists to support the creation of the declaration of independence?
by reminding them that king george is in charge
by reminding them that king george refuses to respond to their requests
by pointing out the important contributions they have made to britain
by pointing out times when peaceful methods have worked to resolve conflict