AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Declaration of Independence justified revolution by invoking
A.natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
B.the divine right of kings
C.British legal precedent
D.military necessity alone
Explanation
Core Concept
Jefferson drew on Locke: governments derive power from consent and may be overthrown when they violate natural rights — the Declaration's core argument.
Correct Answer
Anatural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
More Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800) practice questions
- easyLoyalists during the Revolution were
- medium'Republican motherhood' assigned women the role of
- mediumWomen's contributions to the Revolution included
- mediumThe Battle of Trenton (1776) was significant because
- easyWhich amendment in the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech and religion?
Practice more AP US History questions with full explanations
Practice Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800) Questions →