What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Dec of Independence

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To declare the colonies' separation from British rule and outline the principles of individual rights and government.
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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 are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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What does the term 'counterargument' refer to in the context of the Declaration of Independence?
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A statement that acknowledges opposing views, such as the idea that governments should not be changed for light and transient causes.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'consent of the governed' in the Declaration of Independence?
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It emphasizes that governments derive their power from the approval of the people.
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What role does God play in the Declaration of Independence?
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God is described as the source of unalienable rights, implying that these rights are inherent and cannot be taken away.
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What is the purpose of listing grievances against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?
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To justify the colonies' decision to break away from British rule by demonstrating the king's abuses of power.
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