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Which of the following was one of the main problems the colonists had with Great Britain asserting rule over the colonies?

Group of answer choices

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?
Group of answer choices

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?
Group of answer choices

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?

Group of answer choices

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

Answer 1

1 the colonists were bought by Britain from France to the colonists and felt like they owe no loyalty to the British 2 Thomas Jefferson 3 grievances 4 rule of law

Answer 2

1. colonists had no representation in Parliament

2. Thomas Jefferson

3. articles of confederation

4. natural rights

5. social contract

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