Declaration of Independence Flashcard

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Which statement reflects an idea contained in the Declaration of Independence? Options: Colonial leaders hoped that stating grievances would lead to reconciliation with Britain. Colonial leaders believed the British Crown upheld the idea of limited government. Colonial leaders wanted to protect the social contract established with Britain. Colonial leaders did not feel they were treated as equals to British citizens.

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Colonial leaders did not feel they were treated as equals to British citizens.

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Which statement reflects an idea in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The people have natural rights they are born with that no government can take away. The people have an obligation to always obey their government due to the social contract. The people have individual rights that differ depending on what work each person does. The people have a duty to ensure that others support each government law or policy.

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The people have natural rights they are born with that no government can take away.

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Which statement is supported in the Declaration of Independence? Options: All natural-born or naturalized citizens are considered equal to all other citizens with certain rights., Every person should be treated differently under the law based on how much land they own., A limited government would lead to more chaos and disorder and lawlessness within society., The government should decide which rights each person will have based on multiple factors.

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All natural-born or naturalized citizens are considered equal to all other citizens with certain rights.

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How does the grievance 'For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world' relate to the founding principle 'unalienable rights'?

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Trade is an essential activity to support the pursuit of happiness.

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How does the grievance 'He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.' relate to the founding principle 'unalienable rights'?

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The king refused to approve laws that supported natural rights.

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How does the grievance 'He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren,' relate to the founding principle 'equality of all persons'?

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The king treated the American colonists as unworthy of rights equal to those of British citizens by forcing them to fight each other.

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According to the Declaration of Independence, all people are born with

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natural rights

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In the Declaration of Independence, the principle of _________ is introduced.

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popular sovereignty

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The Declaration of Independence explains that the king of Great Britain violated the principle of

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limited government

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Which statement reflects the Declaration of Independence and how it influences the United States today?

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Government cannot make or enforce laws without the consent of the people.