Studies Weekly Week 2 The Declaration of Independence Louisiana

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What year was the Declaration of Independence written?

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1776

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What are the rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

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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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Where does the Declaration say that the government gets its power?

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the people

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Did the colonists want to have a say about their taxes?

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True

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To __________ is to make something official, usually by voting.

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ratify

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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to gain independence from Britain

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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It stated that the 13 colonies were independent and free from British rule