Unit 3 Lesson 2 - Declaration of Independence

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Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The rights of men should be supported over those of women. Monarchy is a bad form of government because rulers are not elected. All forms of government destroy human rights and should be abandoned. Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

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Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

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From the Declaration of Independence, what can a reader infer about Jefferson's general attitude toward revolution?

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Revolution is a method of last resort.

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Which of the following is the central idea put forth in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The American people will fight to the death to protect themselves from attacks by Britain., The American colonies are justified in rejecting British rule and setting up a new government., The people of Great Britain should claim their own independence from the rule of the current king., Americans who support the idea of independence from Great Britain greatly outnumber those who do not.

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The American colonies are justified in rejecting British rule and setting up a new government.

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What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

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It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

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How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

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People are born with natural rights.

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What are the three inalienable rights that all people have? Options: Food, Shelter, and Clothing; Life, Liberty and Death; Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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How did the Enlightenment inspire the American colonists to write the Declaration of Independence?

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it introduced the ideas of natural rights and government by agreement

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Which of the following could be a grievance the 1st Continental Congress had against King George III –
“We are tired of being defenseless against Native American attacks”
“We pay too much money to Britain in exchange for enslaved persons"
“We believe in consent of the governed, but you have not given us that"
“We cannot inter-trade with other colonies- only with Britain”

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We believe in consent of the governed, but you have not given us that

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