Terms Pt. 1
The writer's position on an issue or problem
Claim
Arguments to answer opposing views
Counterargument
The author of The Declaration of Independence who wrote eloquently
Thomas Jefferson
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
When are we allowed to break free of our government?
When our government becomes destructive of our rights/isn't protecting them
Foreword that announces the reason for the document
Preamble
A formal or explicit statement or announcement of people's natural rights
Declaration
A professional soldier hired to fight in a foreign army
Mercenary
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
God
Based on unpredictable decisions rather than law
Arbitrary
Not to be taken away
Unalienable
The correction of a wrong; compensation
Redress
Who was the Declaration addressed to?
King George III
Who secures the people's rights?
The government
To give up responsibility for
Abdicate
To drive forward; force
Impel
Government by a ruler with unlimited power
Despotism
What do the colonists call the king at the end of the Declaration of Independence?
Tyrant
What 4 truths or rights are self evident?
1. All men are created equal
2. All men have the right to life.
3. All men have the right to liberty.
4. All men have the right to the pursuit of happiness.
Treachery
Perfidy
Morally correct behavior or thinking
Rectitude
The act of wrongfully taking over a right or power that belongs to someone else
Usurpations
What philosopher's ideas influenced The Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What are the 4 things people of the free and independent states have the full right to do?
1. Levy war
2. Contract alliances
3. Establish commerce
4. Conclude peace