Question

1. what was the colonists biggest complaint about the british government?

a. the king failed to provide them with adequate food and supplies.
b. the colonists were forced to house soldiers after the french and indian war.
c. the king gave monopoly rights to british merchants.
d. they lacked representation in parliament, which decided taxation.

1. which major event was a protest against unfair taxation policies by the british government?

a. boston tea party
b. battles of lexington and concord
c. boston massacre
d. stamp act congress

1. who wrote the enlightenment - influenced declaration of independence?

a. benjamin franklin
b. thomas jefferson
c. james madison
d. john adams

1. the declaration of independence was firmly based on john lockes ideas of:

a. direct democracy and separation of powers.
b. rights of the accused and religious freedom.
c. natural rights and the right to rebel against an unjust ruler.
d. limited government powers and free speech.

Explanation:

• Question 12: The colonists' main grievance was "no taxation without representation" as they had no say in Parliament which imposed taxes.
• Question 13: The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the Tea Act (a form of unfair taxation) by dumping British - taxed tea into Boston Harbor.
• Question 14: Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, influenced by Enlightenment ideas.
• Question 15: John Locke's ideas included natural rights (life, liberty, property) and the right of the people to rebel against an unjust ruler, which are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

1. D. They lacked representation in Parliament, which decided taxation.
2. A. Boston Tea Party
3. B. Thomas Jefferson
4. C. natural rights and the right to rebel against an unjust ruler.