6.B Growing Conflict And New Political Ideas In The Colonies

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1.

Colonists had grown to resent the rule of England. What was the new feeling of colonists in dealing with English rule.
- A.
  
  Buy their freedom from England
- B.
  
  Give in to England's taxes and trade laws
- C.
  
  The colonies were going to have to seperate from England and become independent
- D.
  
  Leave life in the colonies and move to France
Correct Answer
C. The colonies were going to have to seperate from England and become independent
2.

What was a Continental Congress? Which one was the committee to write the Declaration of Indenence made at and where was it?
- A.
  
  Group of representatives from the colonies, 2nd, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- B.
  
  Map makers debating continents, 1st, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- C.
  
  Group of representatives, 1st, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- D.
  
  A Congress, 7th, Washington D.C.
Correct Answer
A. Group of representatives from the colonies, 2nd, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
3.

What were the "certain unalienable rights" Thomas Jefferson spoke of in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  Money, defense, fun
- B.
  
  Freedom of speech and religion
- C.
  
  Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- D.
  
  Freedom and death
Correct Answer
C. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
4.

Which of the following did not happen BEFORE the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776?
- A.
  
  John Locke started ideas of natural rights
- B.
  
  French and Indian War
- C.
  
  Stamp Act and Proclamation of 1763
- D.
  
  George Washington was named the first president of the United States of America
Correct Answer
D. George Washington was named the first president of the United States of America
5.

Which of the following did the Declaration of Independence not include?
- A.
  
  List of grievances or complaints against English rule
- B.
  
  Colonists thoughts on government
- C.
  
  Why the colonies were seeking independence
- D.
  
  A demand to end slavery
Correct Answer
D. A demand to end slavery
6.

Is the Declaration of Independence representing the colonists from New Hampshire to Georgia who wish be free from English rule?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

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6.B Growing Conflict And New Political Ideas In The Colonies

Colonists had grown to resent the rule of England. What was the new feeling of colonists in dealing with English rule.

What was a Continental Congress? Which one was the committee to write the Declaration of Indenence made at and where was it?

What were the "certain unalienable rights" Thomas Jefferson spoke of in the Declaration of Independence?

Which of the following did not happen BEFORE the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776?

Which of the following did the Declaration of Independence not include?

Is the Declaration of Independence representing the colonists from New Hampshire to Georgia who wish be free from English rule?