THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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“ ____ they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”
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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ____ “
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“ ____ certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ____ “
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“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, ____ “
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence? The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals.
Detailed explanation-2: -The second sentence of the second section of the Declaration states, “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men . . . .” According to the Declaration, people establish governments in order to ensure that their rights are guaranteed and protected; that is the purpose of government.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: minor premise in the Declaration of Independence specifically charges the government of Great Britain, the king in particular, as having violated the natural rights of the citizens in the colonies.