Revolutionaries and Rhetoric Flashcard

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What does Jefferson's formal declaration of independence state?

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The colonies are free and independent states.

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What does the preamble of the Declaration of Independence assert?

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God has granted rights to each individual.

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Which country was the most powerful at the time of Patrick Henry's speech?

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England.

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Patrick Henry's speech was delivered in the context of which historical event?

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The American Revolution.

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In the context of Patrick Henry's speech, what does 'patriotism' refer to?

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Love for one's country.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It formally declared the colonies' independence from British rule.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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1776.

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What are unalienable rights as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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What rhetorical device is commonly used in Patrick Henry's speech?

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Emotional appeal (pathos).