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Analyze Enlightenment ideas behind Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence.
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An Enlightenment claim says people are born with rights that governments exist to protect. What idea matches this claim?
An Enlightenment writer argues that rulers get authority only from the people's agreement. What idea matches this claim?
A political claim says people obey laws while government protects their rights. What Enlightenment idea matches this exchange?
An Enlightenment claim says people may replace a government that destroys their rights. What idea matches this claim?
A political claim says the people, not a ruler, hold the highest authority in a nation. What idea matches this claim?
An Enlightenment claim says lawmaking, enforcing, and judging should be held by different branches. What idea matches this claim?
A 1776 pamphlet argued that a small island should not rule a continent and urged American independence. What work is described?
A July 1776 document claimed the colonies were free and independent states and listed reasons for separation. What writing is described?
A 1775 petition asked King George III to seek peace and protect colonial rights within the empire. What writing is described?
A pamphlet attacked monarchy and said one family should not inherit power over a whole nation. What work is described?
A Continental Congress writing said governments get just powers from consent and may be changed when destructive. What writing is described?
The Declaration's opening mentions "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind." What did that respect require the colonists to do?
The Declaration states that people have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What purpose does that part serve?
The Declaration lists grievances against King George III. What purpose did that list serve?
The final section declares the colonies 'free and independent states.' What purpose did that part serve?
Why did delegates sign the Declaration and pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor?
John Locke wrote that people have rights to life, liberty, and property. Which Declaration principle shows this influence?
John Locke argued that rulers have power only when the people agree to it. Which Declaration idea reflects that influence?
John Locke said people may resist a government that attacks their rights. Which Declaration idea reflects this?
John Locke wrote that by nature no person has more power or rank than another. Which Declaration phrase reflects that influence?
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