The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense. The powers of governing…in the hands of the king…himself such an…enemy
to liberty…is he…a proper person to say to these colonies, "YOU SHALL MAKE
NO LAWS BUT WHAT I PLEASE."

Read the passage. What idea is the author trying to prove to the colonists?
Colonists may not agree with him, but the king has the right to rule.
Colonists should request that the king allow them representation.
The king is violating the natural rights of the colonists.
The king knows best how to govern the colonies.

How did the French and Indian War in 1763 contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

Colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
Certain colonies were given privileges by King George during the war.
Colonists were angry that only certain places were being defended by British soldiers.
King George did not send enough support to help colonists when fighting the war.

The following statements are from Enlightenment philosophers:

Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it.
By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.
You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do.
The liberty of man in society is to be under no other legislative power but that established by consent in the commonwealth.

Which statement reflects the idea of social contract?
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The following statements are from American writers:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Representatives and direct Taxes shall … be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, … and … three fifths of all other Persons.
Where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands which possess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free constitution are subverted.
You are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured; for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

Which statement best reflects John Locke's idea of natural law?
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The diagram below describes events leading to the Declaration of Independence.

A flowchart of four boxes, the ones on the left pointing to the ones on the right. The first box says, British fight the French and Indian War. The second has a question mark. The third says, British ignore colonial grievances. The fourth says, Declaration of Independence is approved.

Which is the most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2?

American colonies are wealthier than other British colonies.
American colonists raise money to support the troops.
The British lose the French and Indian War.
The French and Indian war is expensive.

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence shows that the colonists believed the king did not support the colonial legislatures?

"He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."
"He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us."
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence shows that the colonists were influenced by John Locke's idea of a social contract?

"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."
"He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us."
"He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it."