American Independence Timeline

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What is the main objective of the King of Great Britain's actions according to the text?

To provide representation to large districts of people

To establish a democratic government

To establish an absolute Tyranny (correct)

To promote the public good

What has the King refused to do with respect to laws?

Pass laws for the accommodation of large districts of people

Refuse his Assent to Laws (correct)

Call together legislative bodies at usual places

Attend to suspended laws

What condition has the King placed on passing laws for large districts of people?

That they are only for small districts of people

That they are passed quickly

That they are approved by the Governors

That they relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature (correct)

Where were legislative bodies called together by the King?

At places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant Signup and view all the answers

Who compared the proof of the document with the fac-simile of the original?

Mr. Ferdinand Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date 4th of July mentioned in the text?

No significance is mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

When was the declaration of independence brought in to the committee?

On the 28th of June Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock Signup and view all the answers

Where was a copy of the Declaration of Independence sent to?

To the several assemblies, conventions, and committees, or councils of safety, and to the several commanding officers of the continental troops, and to be proclaimed in each of the United States, and at the head of the Army Signup and view all the answers

Who did not sign the Declaration of Independence on the 2nd of August?

Matthew Thornton Signup and view all the answers

On which day was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

On the 2nd of July Signup and view all the answers

What was the next step after the Declaration of Independence was agreed to on the 4th of July?

It was engrossed on paper, signed by John Hancock as president, and directed to be sent to the several assemblies, conventions, and committees, or councils of safety, and to the several commanding officers of the continental troops, and to be proclaimed in each of the United States, and at the head of the Army Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the publication of the Declaration of Independence in the newspaper of John Dunlap?

To inform the public of the arrangement of paragraphs adopted by the Congress Signup and view all the answers

What has the ruler refused to do for a long time after dissolving Representative Houses?

Cause others to be elected to replace the dissolved houses Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the ruler's refusal to cause others to be elected to replace the dissolved houses?

The State remains exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within Signup and view all the answers

Why has the ruler obstructed the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners?

To prevent the population of the States from increasing Signup and view all the answers

What has the ruler refused to pass to encourage the migrations of foreigners to the States?

Laws to encourage the migrations of foreigners to the States Signup and view all the answers

What has the ruler obstructed according to the Declaration of Independence?

The Administration of Justice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the separation of the United Colonies from Great Britain?

Denial of justice and consanguinity Signup and view all the answers

To whom do the Representatives of the United States of America appeal for the rectitude of their intentions?

The Supreme Judge of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the separation of the United Colonies from Great Britain?

The United Colonies will have full power to levy war, conclude peace, and establish commerce Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the mutual pledge of the Representatives?

To secure protection from divine Providence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To declare the freedom and independence of the United Colonies Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the United Colonies and the State of Great Britain after the Declaration of Independence?

Total dissolution of all political connections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the author believes the ruler is unfit to govern a free people?

Because he has shown characteristics of a tyrant through his actions Signup and view all the answers

What has the ruler been doing to the people's fellow citizens taken captive at sea?

Forcing them to fight against their own country Signup and view all the answers

How has the ruler responded to the people's repeated petitions for redress?

By ignoring their petitions and continuing to oppress them Signup and view all the answers

What has the ruler been trying to do to the inhabitants of the frontiers?

Bring them under attack by the Indian Savages Signup and view all the answers

What has the author been doing to warn the British brethren?

Warned them from time to time about the ruler's extending jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the passage?

The oppression of a ruler and the need for freedom Signup and view all the answers