History Civics Quiz 2

Question 1

To whom was the declaration of Independence addressed?

Answer 1

Addressed to King George the III to defy his rule

Question 2

What does the Declaration state about mans eqality?

Answer 2

“All men are created equal and that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.

Question 3

By whose consent does the government govern according to the declaration?

Answer 3

The people

Question 4

When should government be changed according to the Declaration? By whom should it be changed by?

Answer 4

The government should be changed once it becomes destructive or corrupt to the people rights. This should be changed by the people.

Question 5

List 3 grievances or reasons listed by the Declaration for separating from the king.

Answer 5

1) Taxation without Representation
2) Dissolution of Legislative bodies
3)Quartering of Troops

Question 6

What three unalienable rights of man does the Declaration state?

Answer 6

“Life, Liberty and Pursuit Happiness”