Question

the american war for independence was a conflict involving the united states and great britain, spain, and the netherlands. the peace process brought the young united states into international diplomacy, playing against the largest and most established powers on earth. the three american negotiators - john adams, benjamin franklin, and john jay - proved that the new united states was ready for the world stage, achieving many of the objectives the new united states sought. questions multiple choice: circle the letter of the correct answer. 1. which of the following is not an unalienable right in the declaration? a. life b. liberty c. education d. pursuit of happiness 2. the declaration of independence was written by: a. thomas jefferson c. alexander hamilton b. george washington d. john adams 3. the declaration of independence included: a. statements concerning the rights of individuals b. a list of specific grievances against england c. a formal claim of independence from england d. all of the above true or false? write a t or f in the space provided. 1. the second continental congress had the power of carrying out the american revolution. 2. the declaration of independence is not a constitution. 3. the declaration was written in washington. 4. the principles of the declaration of independence were used in writing the u.s. constitution. 5. richard henry lee wrote a resolution to allow england more authority over the colonies. events in order. write the numbers 1, 2, 3, or 4 to indicate which historical event happened first (1), second (2), third (3), or fourth (4). treaty of paris signed. boston tea party occurred. second continental congress formed. first public reading of the declaration.

Explanation:

1. The unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Education is not one of them.
2. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
3. The Declaration of Independence included statements about individual rights, a list of grievances against England, and a formal claim of independence.

For true - or - false:

1. The Second Continental Congress was involved in the American Revolution.
2. The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document.
3. It was written in Philadelphia, not Washington.
4. The principles influenced the U.S. Constitution.
5. Richard Henry Lee proposed a resolution for independence, not one to give England more authority.

For event - ordering: The Boston Tea Party (1773) was first, then the Second Continental Congress (1775), then the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and finally the Treaty of Paris (1783).

Answer:

Multiple - choice:

1. c. education
2. a. Thomas Jefferson
3. d. all of the above

True or False:

1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F

Events in Order:
Treaty of Paris signed: 4
Boston Tea Party occurred: 1
Second Continental Congress: 2
First public reading of the Declaration: 3