Declaration of Independence

Question 1

Independence

Answer 1

the state of being free of the control of some other person, country or entity

Question 2

Petition

Answer 2

a formal written request made to an official person or body

Question 3

Common Sense (written by Thomas Paine)

Answer 3

challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy

Question 4

Declaration of Independence

Answer 4

an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule

Question 5

Natural Rights

Answer 5

rights that are God-given and can never be taken or even given away

Question 6

Debate

Answer 6

a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something

Question 7

Impose

Answer 7

to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received

Question 8

policy

Answer 8

a course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, political party,

Question 9

fundamental

Answer 9

serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function