Declaration of Independence

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What document did the colonists write to share their concerns with England and to break away?

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Declaration of Independence

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What led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? Options: Colonists started to trade more, Colonists became more religious, Colonists wanted change in the government, Colonists wanted more help from the military.

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Colonists wanted change in the government

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Which of the following was a complaint against the King?

• Suspended trial by jury in many cases
• He forced colonists to move back to England
• He let the rich people not pay taxes
• He had too much representation for the colonists

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Suspended trial by jury in many cases

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What are unalienable rights?

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Rights that government cannot take away

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Where does government get their power?

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The people

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If people want to change the government, which ideal from the DOI does that represent? Options: Self-evident, alter or abolish government, Consent of the governed, Unalienable rights

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alter or abolish government

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Who is the main author of the DoI?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What were the colonists' response to the harsh taxes and English policies?

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Boycotted buying British stuff

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Which section of the DoI tells us that all men are created equal? Options: Natural Rights, Grievances, Preamble, Resolution

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Natural Rights

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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unalienable rights