Foundations

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Primary author of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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Day Declaration of Independence adopted

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July 4, 1776

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Independence from...

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Great Britain

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Three rights in the Declaration of Independence

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Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

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Right to alter/abolish government

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If it violates our natural rights

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Government can be overthrown if it denies basic rights

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Fundamental idea in the Declaration of Independence

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British deprivation of natural rights

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Argument for American independence

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Purpose of government (Declaration of Independence)

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Protect people's natural rights

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Purpose of the Declaration of Independence

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Reasons for colonies to separate from England

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Power to govern comes from the people

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Declaration of Independence