Colonies and Independence

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This passage is part of the
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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Declaration of Independence

Front

In what document are the "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?

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the Declaration of Independence

Front

Which term best describes the idea that certain rights cannot be surrendered, transferred, or taken away?

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unalienable

Front

The Sons of Liberty, a group that vocally rebelled against the British prior to the American Revolution, would be most supported by what group?

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Patriots

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which is the Best meaning of the underlined section in this passage?

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Certain rights come from God

Front

What year was the Declaration of Independence written?

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1776

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*written by Thomas Paine
*published in 1776
*boosted the morale of troops during the Revolution

What is the name of this pamphlet?

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Common Sense

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What are your Natural Rights as expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

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The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

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England (Britain) had imposed (charged) taxes on the colonies as a result of their debt from which war?

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the French and Indian War

Answer explanation

Remember... these British taxes are what had made the colonists SO ANGRY against the British, in the first place!