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Question #2

Which three problems are described in this grievance?

"He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands."

refused to persecute criminals

did not pass laws to aid migrations

made it more difficult to use new lands

stopped foreigners from becoming citizens

encouraged too many people to migrate to the states

improved the new lands so much that no one can afford them

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Question #3

Which summary best describes this grievance?

"He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands."





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Question #4

What does "refusing his assent" mean in for the establishment of American judiciary?

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.





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Question #5

Time for some critical thinking.

What are the Americans suggesting about Judges in America?

He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.





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Question #6

There are some well–chosen words in this declaration.

What does "swarm" show about this grievance?

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.





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Question #7

This idea is critical. It will show up again in the Bill of Rights over a decade letter.

What are the Americans upset about?

He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.





Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

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Question #8

Select the two correct statements about the relationship between military and civil power according to this grievance.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

Civil power does not control the military.

The military is more powerful than civilian powers.

The miliary is strong but controlled by civilian powers.

The King controls both the military and the civilian authorities.

The King only trusts the military.

The King only trusts civilian authorities.

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Question #9

We are about half way through the list of grievances.

What are these grievances adding to the Declaration of Independence?





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Question #11

What else would you like to learn about the American grievances?

Are there any words or things that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.