Argument: Declaration of Independence

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

Back

From the people

Front

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?

Back

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

To gain independence from the British Empire

Front

Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

Back

The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals.

Front

despotism

Back

absolute control or power; tyranny

Front

abdicated

Back

given up; failed to fulfill governance of 

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redress

Back

compensation for a wrong doing

Front

unalienable

Back

There are certain natural privileges all people have that cannot be taken away.

Front

Whose actions does Jefferson criticize most in the document?

Back

George III, the British king

Front

Which part of Jefferson’s argument states that people should give their reasons for declaring independence?

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