Declaration of Independence

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According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into when forming their own society?

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social contract

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According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law? Options: trial by jury and no cruel punishments, freedom of speech and of the press, life, liberty and property

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life, liberty and property

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Which complaint against King George III refers to him forcing soldiers to stay in people's homes?

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He had quartered troops among the colonists

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Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence? Options: "The main purpose of government is to expend and glorify the state", "The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals", "The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty the King"

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

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Based on the introduction to the Declaration of Independence, what was the main purpose of that document?

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to explain to rest of the world why the colonists were ending their allegiance to Great Britain

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"Whenever the govt becomes destructive, it is the right of the ppl to abolish it". What was the purpose of this quote?

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meant the colonists had the right to break away from Great Britain

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Which quote from Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation w/o representation? Options: "For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world", "for imposing taxes on us without our consent", "for quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"

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"for imposing taxes on us without our consent"

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Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
The tax was only for wealthy people, the act was taxation without representation, They wanted a higher tax rate

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the act was taxation without representation

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"For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us". This quote from the DOI likely refers to which complaint?

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having to house British troops

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What is a formal name for the complaints the colonists had against the British?

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grievances