Declaration of Independence

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What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

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July 4, 1776

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was considered an act of?

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an act of treason.

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Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?

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John Locke.

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What can a reader infer about Jefferson's general attitude toward revolution from the Declaration of Independence?

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Revolution is a method of last resort.

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What is the central idea put forth in the Declaration of Independence?

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

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What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To formally announce the colonies' separation from Great Britain.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What philosophical concept is emphasized in the Declaration of Independence regarding government?

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Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.

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What right do people have if a government becomes destructive, according to the Declaration of Independence?

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The right to alter or abolish it.

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What was one of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George III?

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Imposing taxes without consent.