Declaration of Independence

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According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives us our rights? Options: given by God at birth, given by our government, given by our president, given by our parents.

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given by God at birth

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Purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Options: to unite the colonies against Britain, to list the reasons that justified leaving Britain, both of these, neither of these

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both of these

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The Declaration of Independence states the purpose of government is

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to serve the people

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what was an “unalienable right” that all governments should protect? Options: The right to social equality, The right to elect government officials, The right to religious equality, The right to personal liberty

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The right to personal liberty

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Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

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The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment. His name was...? Options: William Penn, Roger Sherman, John Locke, Robert Livingston

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John Locke

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What did Thomas Jefferson say people had the right to do to a government not protecting their rights?

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Abolish it

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What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Who gives government the ability to govern?

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The people