
Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, independence, petition, natural rights
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- Q1What idea does the Declaration of Independence emphasize regarding the rights of individuals?Natural rightsEconomic privilegesCollective rightsSocial contract30s
- Q2Which pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, argued for American independence from British rule?Common SenseThe Social ContractThe Rights of ManThe Federalist Papers30s
- Q3What term describes a formal request to a governing body, often used to express grievances?MandateAmendmentPetitionProclamation30s
- Q4Which document declares the natural rights of individuals and justifies the colonies' break from British rule?The Articles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceCommon SenseThe Constitution30s
- Q5
Freedom from control by another government or country
law
choice
natural rights
independence
30s - Q6
A course of action taken by a government.
law
rights
policies
petition
30s - Q7
a formal complaint or accusation that can refer to a number of different situations
disagreement
grievance
debate
agreement
30s