Declaration of Independence - Micro Flashcard Dec 13, 2024

Front

Thomas Jefferson wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created _____________________."

Back

equal

Front

The Declaration of Independence includes a roughly 27-count _______________ against King George.

Back

grievances

Front

In 1776, the Continental Congress met in ______________________ to debate a unified position for the colonies.

Back

Philadelphia

Front

The debate during the Continental Congress was whether to fight for their rights as ____________________ within the British Empire or for independence.

Back

Englishmen

Front

The Declaration states that people are endowed by their ____________________ with certain inalienable rights.

Back

creator

Front

According to the Declaration, governments are formed among men to ____________________ the people.

Back

secure the rights of

Front

The document establishes a philosophical basis for a ____________________ democracy in which all persons are guaranteed rights by virtue of their personhood.

Back

civil

Front

The Declaration challenges the idea that people must remain trapped in a ____________________ status.

Back

class

Front

The Declaration is noted as a defining difference between America and every other ____________________ in the world.

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country