Declaration of Independence

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According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights?

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given by God at birth

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Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to unite the colonies against England,
to list the reasons that justified cutting ties with England,
both of these,
neither of these

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both of these

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The Declaration of Independence states the purpose of government is

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to serve the people

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what was an “unalienable right” that all governments should protect?

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The right to personal liberty

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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 expand 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”, “The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”

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

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 Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment. His name was...?

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John Locke

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When Thomas Jefferson copied John Locke's ideas about the social contract, what did he say the people had the right to do to a government who was not protecting the people's rights?

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Abolish it

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What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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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