Declaration Review Flashcard

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Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
support for states' rights and slavery,
a belief in the natural rights of people,
the need for a federal system of government,
a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy

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a belief in the natural rights of people

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This unofficial British policy led to the growth of self-government in colonial America

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Salutary Neglect

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One of the major philosophical principles in the Declaration of Independence was that of

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natural rights

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What is the best definition of the word unalienable in this passage? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."- from The Declaration of Independence

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something that cannot be taken away

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People are the source of government power. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of rights.

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Popular Sovereignty

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One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should…

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be based upon the consent of the governed

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"Unalienable rights" are similar to which of the following ideas? right to rebellion, natural rights, popular sovereignty, Natural Laws

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natural rights

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What was the impact of British colonial policies such as the Tea Act and Quartering Act?

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Increased support for American independence from Great Britain

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The ________ created a tax on all official documents such as shipping permits and business licenses in the colonies

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Stamp Act

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_____ is considered the primary author and "Father" of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson