Declaration of Independence Review

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impel

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force

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"He has refused his assent to Laws"

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approval

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Absolved ("that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown")

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free from

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"that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

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undeniable

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"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

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temporary

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"For imposing unfair Taxes on us without our Consent"

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enforcing

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for redress"

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unfair treatment

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What was Jefferson's main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the 13 colonies free from Great Britain's rule

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What is a contradictory statement Jefferson says in the Declaration of Independence? Options: Great Britain will be demolished and all rights will be restored to the colonies, King George must prepare to free the colonies and allow them to get their independence, It is not ideal to end a government that has been established for some time, Governments should be changed for any little reason if the people feel it is necessary.

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It is not ideal to end a government that has been established for some time.

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What is the overall central idea from section 1? Options:

People have a duty to separate or rebel against an oppressive government

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Once governments are established, they should never be changed.

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All human beings are created equal and should live in peace

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Governments are legitimate because they are ordained by God

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People have a duty to separate or rebel against an oppressive government