4th Grade Flashcard: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To explain why the colonies wanted to be free from British rule

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Main idea of the Declaration of Independence?

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People should have rights and be treated fairly

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What does it mean that the government gets its power from the people?

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The people choose leaders and have a say in how the government works

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If the government is unfair, what can people do?

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Change the government

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Which statement is true about the Declaration of Independence?

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It says people should have the right to freedom

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What is the main reason the colonies wanted to be independent from England?

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They wanted to make their own laws and be treated fairly

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Which of these is an example of a right that people should have?

• The right to choose their leaders
• The right to be ruled by a king
• The right to follow only one rule
• The right to ignore all laws

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The right to choose their leaders

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Why is the Declaration of Independence important for our country?

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declared the colonies' independence from Britain.