Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following are identified in the quote? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with ... Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..." Options: economic rights, unalienable rights, legal rights, states' rights

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unalienable rights

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of a government?

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protect the rights of the people

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According to the Declaration of Independence, from where does government get the power to achieve its purpose?

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from the consent of the governed (the people)

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What was the main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

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state the colonists' reasons or grievances for separating from Great Britain

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Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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On which date was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

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July 4, 1776

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Which two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence despite the statement "All men are created equal"?

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Women and Slaves

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What was the Quartering Act?

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the putting of British soldiers in colonists homes

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The first man to sign the Declaration was _______________. (Hint: his name became a synonym for signature)

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John Hancock

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This older statesman from Pennsylvania created the Join or Die cartoon, was an inventor, helped create the Declaration of Independence, and later was an ambassador to France. Who was he?

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Benjamin Franklin