Johnson'sThe Declaration of Independence

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Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

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July 4, 1776

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The Declaration says that people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

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liberty

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What was the purpose of the Declaration?

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to declare independence from England

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We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are _____________________________.

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created equally

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

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From the people

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

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an act of treason.

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Who wrote the Common Sense Pamphlet?

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Thomas Paine

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Why did Thomas Paine write the Common Sense Pamphlet?

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Convince the colonists to fight against Britain.

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self-evident

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obvious