1. American Government The Declaration of Independence DBQs
February 7, 2019
American Government The Declaration of Independence DBQs

2. Declaration of Independence DBQs
1. Who was the primary author of the
Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson

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2. What are the four parts of the Declaration of Independence?
1. Introduction
2. Statement of ideals about the
government
3. Grievances against the British
4. A declaration of independence
from Great Britain

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3. Why is the second paragraph seen as such
an important part of the Declaration?
Gives four ideals for the new, American government – equality, unalienable rights, consent of the governed and the right to alter the gov’t.

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4. What are unalienable rights? According to the Declaration of Independence, what rights fall into this category?
Rights the government cannot deny you. They are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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5. According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
To secure
and protect citizens’ rights.

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6. According to the Declaration of Independence, what should the people do when the government fails to fulfill its purpose?
Alter (change) or abolish (get rid of) the government.

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self-government

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7. Grievances:
Formal
complaint

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7. Ideals:
The vision of what America should be

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7. Self-Evident:
Clear & undeniable

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7. Unalienable rights:
Rights the government cannot deny you.