Dec of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the main idea in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

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People should state reasons for rebelling.

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When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

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July 4, 1776

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What document was created as a result of the Declaration of Independence?

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The Constitution

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In which section of the Declaration of Independence are the basic human rights stated?

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The Preamble

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What are the three basic human rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.

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What does the term 'unalienable rights' mean in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

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Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.

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Who was the intended audience of the Declaration of Independence?

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The King of Great Britain and the world.

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What role did the Enlightenment play in the Declaration of Independence?

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It influenced the ideas of liberty and individual rights.