Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?

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All people are created equal.

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Where do governments get their power?

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from the people

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What did the Declaration declare about the colonies?

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The colonies are free and independent.

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What rights are listed in the Declaration?

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All of the above.

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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a document

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How do governments affect people's rights?

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Governments need to protect people's rights.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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The colonists wanted America to be independent.

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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

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All of the above: It declared that all people are equal, America is independent, and governments get power from the people.