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Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

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Flashcard

History

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Back

Thomas Jefferson

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Preamble is...

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Back

introduction

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

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Back

All men are created equal

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The words self-evident means what?

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Back

obvious

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.) Options: Freedom of speech, religion, and press; Life, liberty, and property; Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Voting, rebelling, and health

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

Back

From the people

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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Back

To gain independence from the British Empire.

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