Declaration of Independence Flash Cards

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A historic document in which the American colonies declared independence from British rule.

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776.

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Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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Which governing body adopted the Declaration of Independence?

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The Second Continental Congress.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To explain why the colonies had chosen to separate from Great Britain.

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What does the Declaration of Independence signify?

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The birth of the United States as an independent nation.

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How many colonies were part of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thirteen American colonies.

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What is the purpose of government according to the Declaration?

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To secure the unalienable rights of the people.

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What action can people take if the government becomes destructive?

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They have the right to alter or abolish it and institute a new government.