Declaration of Independence Flashcard (8.1.6)

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The unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence are...

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?

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The Founding Fathers were committing treason and could be arrested by British soldiers.

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According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of a government? Options: to make laws, to protect the rights of the people, to impose taxes, to write documents

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to protect the rights of the people

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence is significant because it declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain. This document marked the formal separation of the 13 colonies from British rule and announced the formation of a new nation. It did not end the Revolutionary War or establish the colonies, but it was a crucial step in the process of gaining independence.

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Enlightenment philosophers believe that if government abuses power the people should change it.

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True