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We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Frankly, I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was "well timed" in the view of those who have not suffered unduly from the disease of segregation.

• Brutus No. 1

• Federalist No. 10

• The Declaration of Independence

• Letter from Birmingham Jail

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• Letter from Birmingham Jail

• Federalist No. 10

Where is this idea found in our founding documents?

One word answer, only write the document.

What document helps outline what our government can and can not do?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

What is the message of this political cartoon?

• The colonists were sending a message to Britain about the tea tax

• The colonists were poisoning and torturing the British guy

• The guy was thirsty, so they were giving him a drink

• The colonists did not like the drink anymore

Which Founding Document is our written set of rules for America?

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which Founding Document was the FIRST written form of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which document outlines the fundamental laws and principles that govern the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which document was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights