Question
What purpose did the introduction to the Declaration of Independence serve?
It detailed how to amend the Declaration of Independence.
It listed colonial grievances against the Crown.
It indicated why independence was necessary.
It declared independence from Britain.
Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?
They did not get sufficient government services.
They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.
They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.
They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.
In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense, he calls for
the colonists to support the Sugar Act.
The creation of a democratic republic.
the establishment of a new monarchy.
Great Britian to supply extra money to the colonies.
Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."
Which reason explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?
The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.
The colonists were exporting too many goods.
The British closed all ports except for Boston.
The colonists could export goods only to Britain.
Which example describes natural rights?
rights that are given under specific circumstances
rights that are granted to only certain citizens
rights that can be restricted by government
rights that should be protected by the government
It detailed how to amend the Declaration of Independence.
It listed colonial grievances against the Crown.
It indicated why independence was necessary.
It declared independence from Britain.
Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?
They did not get sufficient government services.
They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.
They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.
They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.
In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense, he calls for
the colonists to support the Sugar Act.
The creation of a democratic republic.
the establishment of a new monarchy.
Great Britian to supply extra money to the colonies.
Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."
Which reason explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?
The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.
The colonists were exporting too many goods.
The British closed all ports except for Boston.
The colonists could export goods only to Britain.
Which example describes natural rights?
rights that are given under specific circumstances
rights that are granted to only certain citizens
rights that can be restricted by government
rights that should be protected by the government
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. **What purpose did the introduction to the Declaration of Independence serve?**
- **It indicated why independence was necessary.**
2. **Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?**
- **They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.**
3. **In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense, he calls for**
- **The creation of a democratic republic.**
4. **Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence: "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world." Which reason explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?**
- **The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.**
5. **Which example describes natural rights?**
- **Rights that should be protected by the government.**
- **It indicated why independence was necessary.**
2. **Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?**
- **They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.**
3. **In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense, he calls for**
- **The creation of a democratic republic.**
4. **Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence: "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world." Which reason explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?**
- **The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.**
5. **Which example describes natural rights?**
- **Rights that should be protected by the government.**