Declaration of Independence

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What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

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People agree to be governed and participate in shaping the laws.

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What does the phrase 'refused his assent' suggest about the King’s attitude toward the colonies?

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He disregarded their well-being and prioritized his own power.

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What does the term 'unalienable rights' mean?

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Rights that are fundamental and cannot be taken away.

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What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare independence and outline the reasons for it.

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How does the phrase 'enemies in war, in peace friends' affect the reader’s understanding of the colonists' intentions toward Britain?

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It implies they are open to peace if independence is respected.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence in American history?

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It marked the formal separation of the colonies from British rule.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What role did Enlightenment ideas play in the Declaration of Independence?

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They influenced the concepts of individual rights and government by consent.

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

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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What was the reaction of the British government to the Declaration of Independence?

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They viewed it as a rebellion and sought to suppress it.