The Declaration of Independence

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When was the Declaration of Independence written?

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1776

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Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which natural rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Why did the colonists say they had the right to break away from Britain?

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The government was not protecting their rights

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How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?

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56

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Which of the following best explains why the phrase "all men are created equal" was revolutionary in 1776?
Most people already believed it,
It challenged kings and unequal societies,
It meant only the colonists were equal to Britain,
It was copied from France

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It challenged kings and unequal societies

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Which modern situation would BEST show the influence of the Declaration's ideas? A school principal sets new rules without asking anyone; Citizens protest peacefully for fair treatment by the government; A company fired workers without reason; A king takes land from his people

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Citizens protest peacefully for fair treatment by the government

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The Declaration listed complaints, called __________ , against King George III.

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grievances

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According to the Declaration, when a government does not protect people's rights, the people have the right to ______ a new government. (Hint: make)

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create

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The Declaration of Independence is sometimes called "America's ________ ________" because it marks the nation's beginning.

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birth certificate