Flashcards on the Declaration of Independence

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Primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence

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To formally announce the American Colonies' separation from Great Britain

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Primary author of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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Jefferson's stated reason for writing the Declaration

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For America to remove themselves from Great Britain

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People's duty when government is abusive, according to Jefferson

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The people can overthrow or abolish the government

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The phrase “No taxation without representation” represents America having no representation in the British Parliament.

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No representation in the British Parliament.

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The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

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Adopted on July 4, 1776.

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There were 13 colonies that were part of the original 13 colonies.

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Original 13 colonies.

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Rectitude is morally correct behavior or thinking; uprightness.

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Morally correct behavior or thinking.

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Tyranny refers to oppressive power.

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Oppressive power.

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Accept something reluctantly but without protest

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Acquiesce