Road to Independence
Why were many colonists unhappy with Great Britain?
A. Britain stopped all farming
B. Britain made them move to Canada
C. Britain taxed them without giving them representation
D. Britain gave them too much land
C. Britain taxed them without giving them representation
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
A. To create taxes
B. To create the Bill of Rights
C. To elect a president
D. To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
D. To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ___ amendments to the Constitution.
A. 20
B. 10
C. 15
D. 5
B. 10
What is a claim?
A. A question
B. A random fact
C. Your main opinion or position
D. The title of your essay
C. Your main opinion or position
1. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Skin
C. Lungs
D. Brain
B. Skin
What does “taxation without representation” mean?
A. Colonists voted on every British law
B. Britain paid taxes to the colonies
C. Colonists did not have to pay taxes
D. Colonists paid taxes but had no representatives in Parliament
D. Colonists paid taxes but had no representatives in Parliament
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
A. King George III
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison
D. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
A. Fourth Amendment
B. Tenth Amendment
C. Second Amendment
D. First Amendment
D. First Amendment
Which statement is a claim?
A. Freedom of speech is one of the most important American rights.
B. The Bill of Rights contains ten amendments.
C. James Madison helped write the Bill of Rights.
D. The First Amendment protects religion.
A. Freedom of speech is one of the most important American rights.
2. Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2026?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Indonesia
C. India
Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
A. King George III
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. George Washington
D. Benjamin Franklin
A. King George III
According to the Declaration, which is one right people should have?
A. Life
B. Free land
C. A government job
D. Free food
A. Life
Which right is protected by the First Amendment?
A. Free transportation
B. Free college
C. Freedom of religion
D. Free housing
C. Freedom of religion
What is evidence used for?
A. To change the topic
B. To support your claim
C. To make your essay longer
D. To ask a question
B. To support your claim
3. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
A. Au
B. Ag
C. Gd
D. Go
A. Au
Why did the colonists eventually decide to declare independence?
A. They wanted to join France
B. They believed Britain was violating their rights
C. They wanted a new king
D. They wanted to stop trading
B. They believed Britain was violating their rights
The Declaration lists many complaints against King George III. These complaints are called—
A. elections
B. amendments
C. grievances
D. branches
C. grievances
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?
A. Fourth Amendment
B. First Amendment
C. Eighth Amendment
D. Second Amendment
A. Fourth Amendment
Which is the best evidence for the claim “The Bill of Rights protects citizens”?
A. George Washington was president.
B. There are 50 states.
C. It was written a long time ago.
D. The First Amendment protects speech and religion.
D. The First Amendment protects speech and religion.
4. Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
A. Maya
B. Aztec
C. Roman
D. Inca
D. Inca
Which event happened first?
A. George Washington became president
B. The Constitution was written
C. The Declaration of Independence was signed
D. The Bill of Rights was added
C. The Declaration of Independence was signed
The Declaration says government gets its power from—
A. wealthy citizens
B. the military
C. the king
D. the consent of the governed
D. the consent of the governed
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A. To declare war on Britain
B. To protect individual freedoms and limit government power
C. To give the president more power
D. To create new states
B. To protect individual freedoms and limit government power
What is a counterclaim?
A. An opinion that disagrees with your claim
B. Your introduction sentence
C. A fact that proves your argument
D. The final sentence of an essay
A. An opinion that disagrees with your claim
5. Which ocean is the deepest in the world?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean