Vocab & Philisophy
The idea that a government's power is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people is called what?
Consent of the governed
Which European philosopher's ideas clearly influenced the phrase, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men . . . are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
John Locke
Which statement is true:
John Adams' petition was sent to King George to make peace with the colonies OR John Adams' petition to King George was sent because the colonies wanted independence.
John Adams' petition was sent to King George to make peace with the colonies
Signing the declaration was considered an act of __________.
Treason or an act of rebellion
According to the Jefferson, Locke, and the Declaration of Independence, what is the role (purpose) of the government?
To protect the natural rights of citizens
There was a list of these in the Declaration; it's really just another word for a complaint that someone wronged you!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! The idea that people agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of government is called what?
The social contract or compact
How did King George angrily respond to the colonists' final petition for peace?
Called them Rebellious Traitors
Finish this sentence by filling in the blanks: We hold these truths to be ______ _________: that ______
________ are created _______.
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! According to Thomas Jefferson and John Locke, the power to rule comes from ____________.
The people (their consent)
Without the protection of rules and laws, people's natural rights would not be protected, and we would live in what state (condition)?
A state of nature
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
They are inalienable (people are BORN with them and they cannot be taken away!)
The Olive Branch Petition
Townsend Acts
Quartering Act
If a government fails to protect people’s fundamental rights, what can the people do?
Alter or abolish it
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
Common Sense
The Declaration uses the words "alter" and "abolish."
What do those words mean?
Alter = change
Abolish = get rid of
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! What did Paine’s arguments helped persuade colonists to do?
Call for Independence
What made King George an "unfit leader?"
He denied colonists their rights/abused his power
Which of these describes the mood of most colonies immediately following the events at Lexington and Concord? A. They were reluctant to start a war OR B. They were eager to declare war against the British. OR C. They sided with the Loyalists against the Patriots. OR D. They wanted to move to Great Britain.
They were reluctant to start a war
The idea that humans are born with rights to life, liberty, and property is known as what theory?
Natural Rights theory
What is one important thing that governments do to protect the rights of people?
Create and enforce laws
What detail the "The End of Pain" cartoon clearly points to the man hanging as Thomas Paine?
"The End of Pain" "Common Sense" on the pole
Why was the Declaration of Independence written? (What was Jefferson tasked with writing?)
To explain to WHY the colonies are separating (becoming independent) from Great Britain.
What war was started as a result of the Declaration of Independence?
The American Revolution