Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration

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Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What are unalienable rights?

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Rights that cannot be taken away from you

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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What is the purpose of the government according to the Declaration of Independence?

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To protect the rights of the people

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From whom does the government get its power?

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The people it governs

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Who is a key philosopher that influenced the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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What right do people have regarding ownership?

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People have the right to own things

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What right do people have to exist?

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People have the right to live

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What right do people have to seek joy?

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People have the right to try and chase what gives them joy

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What right do people have concerning freedom?

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People have the right to freedom