Vocab Flashcards
What is the def of Declaration
An announcement or statement
What is the def of Enlightenment
The action/state of being enlightening
What is the def of Proclamation
An important public announcement
What is the def of Natural Law
The physical laws of nature
What is the def of Revolution
A government overthrow or a communal order for a new system
What is Common Sense?
A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence.
What is the Declaration of Independence
The document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule.
What is the def of Independence
Freedom from control by another government or country
What is the def of Natural Rights
Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law
What is the def of Petition
a formal, written request made to an official person or organization
An announcement or statement is a?
Declaration
The action/state of being enlightening is what?
Enlightenment
An important public announcement is what
Proclamation
The physical laws of nature is what
Natural Law
A government overthrow or a communal order for a new system is what
Revolution
A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence is what?
Common Sense
The document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule, is what?
Declaration of Independence
Freedom from control by another government or country is?
Independence
Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law
Natural Rights
A formal, written request made to an official person or organization is what?
Petition
