Declaration Of Independence Flashcards

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What was the the purpose of the Delclaration of Independence

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To get allies and to justify their war against Britain

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What natural rights were stated in the Declaration of Independence

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  1. Life
  2. Liberty
  3. The pursuit of happiness
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What connection did the quartering act have with the Declaration of Independence

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A grievance (complaint) in the D.O.I what that the people would have to live/ take in soldiers to their houses

Same as the Quatering Act

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What connection did the boston tea party have with the D.O.I

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A grievence in the Declaration was about trade being cut off

As a result of the boston tea party the british soldeirs cut off all trade

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What connection did the stamp act have with the declaration

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A grievence in the declaration was taxation without consent

The stamp act put a tax on every paper used by colonist without their consent

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