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Emily
Robert
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When was the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
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Who said this? "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of its ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it."
Thomas Jefferson in the D of I
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How many kids did Jefferson have?
6 born but only 2 ived
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What is the Declaration of Independence a symbol of?
Freedom
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What does acquiese mean?
To go along, to agree to, to comply passively
200
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Telling the King of Great Britain, "You're not the boss of me!"
200
What does usurpation mean?
The act of seizing power without right or authority
200
When did Jefferson die?
July 4, 1826
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How did the Declaration create equality?
By allowing voting for our government
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What does rectitude mean?
Moral character, honesty
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What is tenure?
Duration of terms of a position or office
300
What word means to make an effort?
Endeavor
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What does acquiesce mean?
To consent, agree to, despite objections
300
What is the Second Continental Congress?
Name of group who wrote the Declaration of Independence
300
How many kids did he have and how many lived?
6 born and 2 lived
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What is safety?
The king threatened the people by telling them soldiers had to live in their houses. So the Declaration demands ____.
400
What is rectitude?
An upright moral character, honesty
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What did Jefferson study?
Math, Science and Law
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Who did Jefferson succeed as Governor of Virginia?
Patrick Henry
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What does liberty mean to us?
Freedom
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What is happiness?
The Declaration says this is every person's right!
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Who does Jefferson say is unfit to rule?
A tyrant, the King of Great Britain
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What did Jefferson buy and for how much?
Louisiana Purchase for $11.25 million
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How many years has it been since the Declaration of Independence?
338 years
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Why is equality important to us?
Fair for all
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