AnswersJ. Blaum 0231 10th Grade English 1st 9 Weeks 26-27Thomas Paine

The Declaration of Independence Answers

4 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

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 colonists’ view of their relationship with the British government?

A
The colonists have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort.
B
The colonists will continue to demand fair treatment from the British government until they receive what they are asking for.
C
The colonists view the British as friends, and they do not want to rebel against the British government.
D
The colonists are eager to go to war with the British as punishment for their unjust treatment of the colonies.
2
Free Preview

Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the

A
tactics the colonists used to rebel against the King of England
B
ways in which the King of England oppressed the colonists
C
benefits that the colonists would gain by seeking liberation from Britain
D
changes the King should make in order to prevent the colonies from rebelling
3

How does Jefferson support his major premise in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

A
He lists the abuses the colonies have suffered under British rule.
B
He explains that retaliation is necessary to teach the British a lesson.
C
He reveals the signatures of delegates from each colony.
D
He lists the colonists' future demands for British protection.
4

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

A
People have unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
B
The colonists have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.
C
Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.
D
British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.
5

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

A
He concludes by stating that representatives from all thirteen colonies support the document.
B
He concludes by clearly defining each colonist’s responsibility in the rebellion.
C
He concludes by listing all of the colonists’ grievances against the king.
D
He concludes by explaining that rebellion will not work unless all of the colonists join the cause.
6

Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

A
the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
B
the unalienable rights of all people.
C
that governments should always represent their people.
D
that the colonies will go to war against Britain.
7

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

A
It contains different colonists’ opinions about whether the colonies should attempt to separate from Britain.
B
It describes why the colonists wanted to be free from Britain and what led to their decision to fight against British rule.
C
It describes why colonists and the founding fathers believed in the separation of church and state.
D
It contains the signatures of famous colonists such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
8

In which section of the Declaration of Independence does Jefferson restate his thesis?

A
the body
B
the conclusion
C
the introduction
D
the list
9

Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?

A
introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate
B
list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable
C
introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects
D
list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the British government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate
10

In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

A
he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.
B
he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.
C
he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.
D
he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
3 verified answers

Thomas Paine

Quiz
16 verified answers

The Scarlet Letter, Part 2

Quiz
10 verified answers

Introduction to Bright Romanticism and American Individualism