Which of the following was one of the main problems the colonists had with Great Britain asserting rule over the colonies?
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colonists had no representation in Parliament
colonists were used to ruling themselves
the colonies were bought by Britain from France so the colonists didn't feel loyalty to the British
the colonies were upset that Britain was stopping the practice of slavery
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Question 220 pts
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
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Question 320 pts
Which of the following is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?
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formal declaration
assertion of natural rights
grievances
articles of confederation
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Question 420 pts
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
-excerpt from Declaration of Independence
This excerpt best supports which of the following concepts?
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separation of powers
natural rights
rule of law
social contract
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Question 520 pts
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it..."
-excerpt from Declaration of Independence
Group of answer choices
separation of powers
natural rights
rule of law
social contract
