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Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, independence, petition, natural rights

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  • Q1
    What idea does the Declaration of Independence emphasize regarding the rights of individuals?
    Natural rights
    Economic privileges
    Collective rights
    Social contract
    30s
  • Q2
    Which pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, argued for American independence from British rule?
    Common Sense
    The Social Contract
    The Rights of Man
    The Federalist Papers
    30s
  • Q3
    What term describes a formal request to a governing body, often used to express grievances?
    Mandate
    Amendment
    Petition
    Proclamation
    30s
  • Q4
    Which document declares the natural rights of individuals and justifies the colonies' break from British rule?
    The Articles of Confederation
    Declaration of Independence
    Common Sense
    The Constitution
    30s
  • 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

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