Which event contributed to the American colonists' decision to write the Declaration of Independence and separate from Great Britain?A.Great Britain refused to allow American colonists the right to own property.B.The king of Great Britain forced the American colonies to outlaw slavery.C.The king of Great Britain refused to step down.D.Great Britain wanted the American colonists to pay taxes on imported goods.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?A.To ask Great Britain for more rights and representationB.To propose a formal set of laws for the American coloniesC.To request an end to British taxes in AmericaD.To remove the American colonies from British rule

What did the Declaration of Independence list as a reason the colonies sought independence from Great Britain?A.A monarchy was profoundly undemocratic, and colonists objected to it.B.The colonists were taxed but could not vote for representatives in Parliament.C.Governors of the colonies should have been chosen from colonial residents.D.The British army failed to protect colonists against revolutionary uprisings.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which action caused many American colonists to support independence from the British Empire?A.Great Britain separated the colonies' governments into three branches.B.Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.C.Great Britain forced the colonies to follow the rule of law.D.Great Britain abolished its constitution and became a monarchy.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best describes how the concept of popular sovereignty influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence?A.It pushed Americans to create a document that balanced liberty and security in a way that would create a stable new nation.B.It inspired the American colonists to move toward self-rule by declaring independence from a government that denied them representation.C.It reminded the American colonists that if leaders were not providing services and security, those leaders should be changed.D.It introduced American thinkers to the idea that people had certain God-given rights that could never be taken away.

What argument do the authors of the Declaration of Independence make?A.Britain should create a new government for the colonists because the current government is not sufficient.B.The writers of the declaration should rule the colonies because they can do a better job than Britain.C.The king should apologize to the colonists because he has not protected their freedom.D.The colonists should separate from Britain because Britain does not protect the colonists' rights.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS