AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 1865
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
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Question
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The people have the right to change their government whenever they wish, even for minor reasons.
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The people have the right to change or abolish their government if it infringes upon their rights.
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The people do not have a right to change or abolish their government, as people’s rights will be secure no matter what.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Jefferson is considered the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, although Jefferson’s draft went through a process of revision by his fellow committee members and the Second Continental Congress.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson gradually assumed leadership of the Republicans, who sympathized with the revolutionary cause in France. Attacking Federalist policies, he opposed a strong centralized Government and championed the rights of states.
Detailed explanation-3: -View of the nature of human beings: Despite Jefferson’s well-to-do upbringing, he was a strong believer in the abilities of the “common man.” He was convinced that people, when given enough information on an issue, were capable of making smart decisions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Jefferson’s description of rights relates to my understanding of the American governmental system because we make laws, we have a court system, we vote and have representation in our democracy.