Declaration of Independence Flashcard

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According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives us our rights?

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They are given to us by God at birth.

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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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Which Enlightenment philosopher inspired Thomas Jefferson when writing the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed? Options: July 4, 1776, July 2, 1776, July 4, 1787, July 2, 1775

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July 4, 1776

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Who gives government the ability to govern?

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The People

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The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?

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social contract between government and the people.

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

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All men are created equal

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What did the List of Grievances detail?

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detailed the colonists' complaints against King George.

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What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness