Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

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Explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.

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What is the purpose of the Grievances of the Declaration of Independence?

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Lists complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

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What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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Officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

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The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence to describe these big ideas. _________ people have "certain unalienable rights." Options:

All

,

Some

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All

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People's natural rights ___________ be taken away.

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cannot

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People establish government to ___________ these rights.

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protect

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Government derives its power from the ___________.

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people

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When a government violates citizens' rights, the people __________ change the government.

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should

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Why is the Declaration of Independence still important to American citizens today?

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It promotes the ideals of equality and freedom that our government is still based on today.