Natural rightsSocial contractPopular sovereigntyWhich statement best describes how these ideas relate to the Declaration of Independence?A.They served as the inspiration for the philosophical beliefs promoted in the declaration.B.They represented the primary arguments British scholars used to undermine the ideas in the declaration.C.They promoted the traditional European philosophies of government that were condemned in the declaration.D.They motivated King George III to commit many of the acts of oppression criticized in the declaration.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.

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence1 best reflects the Enlightenment idea of the social contract?A.We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.B.That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.C.That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.D.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment principle of natural rights?A.Life, Liberty and the pursuit of HappinessB.The political bands which have connected them with anotherC.Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governedD.At places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant

Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Declaration of Independence?A.Colonialism as an institution violated American Indians' natural rights.B.Colonial leaders should have been able to appoint their governors directly.C.The king violated the social contract by imposing different governments on the American colonies and Canada.D.Raising taxes unfairly violated colonists' rights to property.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The Declaration of Independence is BEST described by which of the following statements?Secret radical patriotic groups that worked to repeal the Stamp Act and any other tax acts that Parliament tried to levy on the coloniesA written statement allowing a central government to negotiate national treaties and conduct war as the states' representativeGroups that shared information with neighboring colonial assemblies and town groupsA written statement explaining the colonies' position to its own citizens, Great Britain, and the world