The American Declaration of Independence — USA (1776, USA) — Questions and answers

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What fueled the resentment between Great Britain and its American colonies?

Choices

  1. Too much representation
  2. Taxation without representation ✓
  3. Friendly King George III
  4. News of peaceful protests

Answer: Taxation without representation

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What kind of person was Thomas Jefferson described as on this page?

Choices

  1. A loud speaker
  2. A shy thinker ✓
  3. A busy diplomat
  4. A bold leader

Answer: A shy thinker

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What did Benjamin Franklin, the wise diplomat, urge the colonies to do?

Choices

  1. Fight alone
  2. Fall separately
  3. Stand together ✓
  4. Give up on compromise

Answer: Stand together

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What did John Hancock say after signing his name in large, bold letters?

Choices

  1. "I need a new quill."
  2. "This is a small signature."
  3. "There, I guess King George will be able to read that." ✓
  4. "I don't think King George will see this."

Answer: "There, I guess King George will be able to read that."

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According to the Declaration, what are some 'unalienable Rights' that all men are endowed with?

Choices

  1. Money, power, and fame
  2. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ✓
  3. Food, shelter, and clothing
  4. Voting, protesting, and debating

Answer: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

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What was the American Revolution bought with?

Choices

  1. Gold and silver
  2. Diplomacy and treaties
  3. Blood and sacrifice ✓
  4. Peaceful protests

Answer: Blood and sacrifice

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What does the United States of America stand as, being founded on liberty and equality?

Choices

  1. A distant memory
  2. A beacon of hope ✓
  3. A forgotten idea
  4. A quiet whisper

Answer: A beacon of hope

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