Declaration of Independence Vocab

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Expressing ideas or feelings in a moving, well-spoken way.

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eloquent

Front

Formally discuss an issue

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debated

Front

A course of action taken by a government

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policy

Front

Document declaring American colonies independent from Britain

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Formal written request to an official

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petition

Front

Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law.

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Natural rights

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basic

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fundamental

Front

To put in place by authority, such as a law, tax, or punishment.

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impose

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Freedom from control by another government or country

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Independence

Front

Pamphlet by Thomas Paine (1776) that swayed colonists for independence.

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Common Sense