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Declaration of Independence
Open/Closed/Neither
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Choose 3 words with a positive connotation from the Declaration of Independence.
answers will vary.
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a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life IS A
king
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something that binds or restrains legally, morally, or spiritually IS
bands
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The Declaration of Independence says "all men are created __________" and have certain ___________.
equal; rights
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Is this syllable CLOSED, OPEN, or NEITHER: the first syllable in A-GO
neither
200
Choose 3 words with a negative connotation from the declaration of independence.
answers will vary.
200
permission to do something IS
consent
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A cruel and oppressive dictator IS
tyrant
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What does the Declaration of Independence list in the middle?
The ways the king ignored or took away the colonist's rights.
200
Is this syllable CLOSED, OPEN, or NEITHER: the second syllable in A-GO
open
300
Tell why the author used a word with a NEGATIVE connotation in one phrase or sentence in the Declaration of Independence.
answers will vary
300
To provide with a quality or a talent IS TO
endow
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(adj.) lasting only a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time IS
transient
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What is the claim of the Declaration of Independence?
The British colonies in America are, and should be, a free, independent country.
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Is this syllable CLOSED, OPEN, or NEITHER: the first syllable in AP-RI-COT
closed
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Tell why the author used a word with a POSITIVE connotation in a phrase or sentence in the Declaration of Independence.
answers will vary
400
Holy; having to do with religion IS
sacred
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relief from wrong or injury
redress
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What does the Declaration of Independence say is the job of government?
to protect the rights of the people
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Is this syllable CLOSED, OPEN, or NEITHER: the second syllable in AP-RI-COT
neither
500
Does the Declaration of Independence have SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE? Support your answer with details from the text.
Yes. It has a long list of examples in the middle OR it has a well formed argument at the beginning about the role of government
500
His feelings for his girlfriend felt ____________ at first, but they faded fast and her realized they were ________________.
sacred; transient
500
The ___________ would not ________________ to you traveling to America.
tyrant; consent
500
What does the Declaration of Independence argue should happen when a government ignores or takes away people's rights?
The people should overthrow the government and setup a new one.
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Is this syllable CLOSED, OPEN, or NEITHER: the third syllable in AP-RI-COT
closed