Chapter 4 Declaration of Independence

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Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the meaning of 'liberty' as stated in the Declaration of Independence?

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Freedom

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On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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What significant ideas are explained in the second section of the Declaration of Independence?

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Big ideas about government and individual rights.

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What is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

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It introduces the document and states the necessity of separation from England.

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What historical context led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

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Colonial dissatisfaction with British rule and desire for self-governance.

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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What role did the Declaration of Independence play in the American Revolution?

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It formally declared the colonies' independence from Britain and rallied support for the war.

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How does the Declaration of Independence reflect Enlightenment ideas?

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It emphasizes reason, individual rights, and the social contract.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'consent of the governed' in the Declaration?

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It asserts that government derives its power from the people's approval.