SS.7.CG.1.6 Declaration of Independence Vocab

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consent of the governed

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the idea that government gains its power/authority from the people

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Declaration of Independence

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the founding document that provided a justification for independence, including a list the grievances of the colonies against the King of England; adopted July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress

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grievance

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a complaint

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natural rights

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rights an individual is born with that cannot be given or taken by government (ex. life, liberty, pursuit of happiness); also known as inalienable/unalienable rights

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quartering soldiers

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when the government forces individuals to provide housing, food, and other support to soldiers

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tyranny

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oppressive power exerted by government

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unalienable (inalienable) rights

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rights that cannot be restricted or taken away by government or human laws; also called natural rights

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tyrant

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a cruel and oppressive ruler

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liberty

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freedom.