Unit 1, Ch. 4 Review: The Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence stands for principles of __________ .

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freedom and equal rights

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At first, women, slaves, and American Indians __________ the principles in the Declaration of Independence.

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were not covered by

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Today, laws __________ the principles of the Declaration of Independence for all people.

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protect

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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The Declaration of Independence says that people’s natural rights __________ be taken away.

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cannot

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The Declaration of Independence says that people establish government to _________ people’s natural rights.

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protect

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The Declaration of Independence says that government derives its power from the _________.

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people

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The Declaration of Independence says that when a government violates citizens’ rights, people should __________ .

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change the government

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Why did people start using the phrase “Put your John Hancock on it” to mean sign your name to something?

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John Hancock signed his name first and largest on the Declaration of Independence.

Front

Which statement best describes the significance of the Declaration of Independence today?

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Our government today is based on the same principles as those in the Declaration.