The Declaration of Independence Flashcards
rights
things you are allowed to do or to have
tyranny
cruel and unfair use of power
government
a group that makes laws and makes sure that all the people are treated fairly by those laws.
Age of Enlightenment
the time period in the 1700s during which many Europeans began to break away from tradition and rethink how society should work
unalienable
something that cannot be taken away
grievance
complaint
the people
the source of power for governments
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
the purpose of government
to protect the rights of the people
King George III
the leader the colonists accused of tyranny
destructive
The people have the right to change their government if their government is __________
forcing colonists to house and feed British soldiers
a grievance of the colonists
denying colonists a trial by jury
a grievance of the colonists
forcing the colonists to pay taxes without letting them have a say in government
a grievance of the colonists
preamble, grievances, and resolution of independence
the three parts of the Declaration of Independence
