Declaration of Independence

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Who was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who argued that humans require a strong central government to maintain order because they are naturally selfish and violent?

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Thomas Hobbes

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What is the Social Contract?

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An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection.

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What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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July 4, 1776

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What are the three rights that Jefferson says all men are born with?

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Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It declared the American colonies' independence from British rule and outlined the principles of individual rights.

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What philosophical ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence?

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Ideas from Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, who emphasized natural rights and government by consent.

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What role did the Continental Congress play in the Declaration of Independence?

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The Continental Congress was the governing body that adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776.

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What is meant by 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration?

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Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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How did the Declaration of Independence address grievances against King George III?

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It listed specific complaints against the king to justify the colonies' break from Britain.