Question 1(multiple choice worth 3 points)
"we have boasted the protection of great britain, without considering, that her motive was interest not attachment; and that she did not protect us from our enemies on our account; but from her enemies on her own account, from those who had no quarrel with us on any other account and who will always be our enemies on the same account." – thomas paine, common sense

how did this excerpt motivate colonists to support replacing the government of great britain?

by telling them britain cares only about its own interests
by telling them britain has a lot of enemies around the world
by pointing out britain's enemies are the colonies' enemies
by pointing out britain cannot and will not protect the colonies
question 2(multiple choice worth 3 points)
"no man was a warmer wisher for reconciliation than myself, before the (massacre at lexington), but the moment the event of that day was made known, i rejected the hardened, sullen tempered pharaoh of britain forever; … that … can unfeelingly hear of their slaughter, and … sleep with their blood upon his soul." – thomas paine, common sense

in this excerpt, how does paine explain his support for the declaration of independence to his readers?

paine describes his hopes for reconciliation with britain.
paine claims that the king considers himself a pharaoh.
paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to lexington.
paine claims the temper of the king is too sullen for him to rule the colonies.
question 3(multiple choice worth 3 points)
why is the declaration of independence considered a revolutionary document?

it states the colonies are separating from british rule.
fifty-six colonial representatives voted to approve it.
george washington, a future president, signed it.
it addresses king george iii directly.
question 4(multiple choice worth 3 points)
which describes why the declaration of independence was written?

to justify separating from great britain
to form a new government with great britain
to create laws to protect the rights of colonists
to enforce laws established by the british government
question 5(multiple choice worth 3 points)
according to the declaration of independence, where does the government get its power?

from the monarchy
from the court system
from the people
from unalienable rights
question 6(multiple choice worth 3 points)
thomas jefferson identified which rights as "unalienable rights" in the declaration of independence?

peace, security, and equality
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
safety, happiness, and prudence
lives, fortunes, and sacred honor
question 7(multiple choice worth 3 points)
what concerns did colonists have related to representation in parliament?

they did not have a say in laws or taxes that were passed.
they boycotted british goods and services.
they paid high taxes on sugar, tea, and stamps.
they kept soldiers in their homes as guests.
question 8(multiple choice worth 3 points)
"our properties within our own territories shall [not] be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own." – thomas jefferson, july 1774

based on this quote, which complaint in the declaration of independence would jefferson agree with?

taking away religious rights
persecuting immigrant groups
regulating individual rights
taxing without representation
question 9(multiple choice worth 3 points)
george washington wrote the following words in a letter to a friend.

"the parliament of great britain hath no more right to put their hands into my pocket without my consent than i have to put my hands into yours for money."

based on this excerpt, which grievance in the declaration of independence would washington agree with?

king's refusal to approve laws
limitations on trade
abolishing charters
taxation without consent