Declaration of Independence Flashcard

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Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the first part of the Declaration of Independence called?

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Preamble

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What was the main idea of the Preamble?

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Why colonies were breaking away from England

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What was the second part of the Declaration of Independence called?

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Declaration of Natural Rights

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What was the main idea of the Declaration of Natural Rights?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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What was the third part of the Declaration of Independence called?

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Bill of Indictment

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What was the main idea of the Bill of Indictment?

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List of complaints against King George III

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What was the fourth part of the Declaration of Independence called?

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Statement of Independence

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What was the main idea of the Statement of Independence?

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Statement that colonists tried to prevent war