The Declaration of Independence and American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence and American Revolution

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Independence?

Back

freedom from control by another government or country

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who drafted (wrote) the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What principle did Jefferson base his arguments on in the Declaration?

Back

Natural Rights

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The phrase "All men are created equal" comes from:

Back

The Declaration of Independence

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to Jefferson, from where does the government's power come from?

Back

The Consent of the Governed (aka the people)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Jefferson claim was the right of the people if a government fails to protect their fundamental rights?

Back

To alter or abolish it

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