Declaration of Independence

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

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How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

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People are born with natural rights.

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According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

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the governed.

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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 are the three inalienable rights that all people have? Options: Food, Shelter, and Clothing; Life, Liberty and Death; Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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When was the Declaration of Independence written?

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July 4, 1776

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What is the main purpose of government?

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To protect the rights of the people

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What two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?

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Women and Slaves

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Which of the following is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence? Grievances against the king, A formal statement declaring independence from Britain

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George Washington's signature

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Who gives government the ability to govern? Options: The people, Parliament, The King, The Sons of Liberty

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The people