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7. The list of abuses ends on page 124 followed by passage #3 above. According to this passage, do you agree with Jefferson that the colonists have, “petitioned in the most humble terms and have only been answered by repeated injury?” Give an example

8. Do you agree that the King is a tyrant and unfit to be the ruler of the free colonists? Explain

Passage #4:

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

9. What are the main ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

10. What does the phrase “ought to be totally dissolved” referring to?

11. What powers does Jefferson think the colonies should have as free and independent states?

12. Do you agree with this declaration that the colonies have a good enough reason to break up with the King? Why or why not?

13. Do you think the United States has fully achieved the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness as desired in this document? In what have we or are we continuing to strive for these ideals?

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Passage 1:When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

1. According to the above passage, what do the colonists want to do?

Passage 2:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government… Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient (temporary) causes… But when a long train of abuses… reduce them under absolute Despotism (abuse of power), it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

2. What “truths” does Thomas Jefferson talk about in this passage?

3. Do you think the statement, “All men are created equal,” meant the same thing then as it does to us today? Explain.

4. According to the second paragraph, what is the source of government power?

5. According to this passage, when do people have the right to overthrow a government?

Passage #3:In every sate of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant , is unfit to be the ruler of the free people.

6. The majority of the letter (p122-124) begins each sentence with He. Who is he?

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Passage #1:When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

1. According to the above passage, what do the colonists want to do?

Passage #2:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government… Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient (temporary) causes… But when a long train of abuses… reduce them under absolute Despotism (abuse of power), it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

2. What “truths” does Thomas Jefferson talk about in this passage?

3. Do you think the statement, “All men are created equal,” meant the same thing then as it does to us today? Explain.

4. According to the second paragraph, what is the source of government power?

5. According to this passage, when do people have the right to overthrow a government?

Passage #3:In every sate of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant , is unfit to be the ruler of the free people.

6. The majority of this letter, the Declaration of Independence, begins each sentence with “He has.” Who is he?

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7. The list of “He has…” abuses throughout the Declaration is concluded with passage #3 above. According to this passage, do you agree with Jefferson that the colonists have, “petitioned in the most humble terms and have only been answered by repeated injury?” Give an example.

8. Do you agree that the King is a tyrant and unfit to be the ruler of the free colonists? Explain

Passage #4:We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

9. What are the main ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

10. What does the phrase “ought to be totally dissolved” referring to?

11. What powers does Jefferson think the colonies should have as free and independent states?

12. Do you agree with this declaration that the colonies have a good enough reason to break up with the King? Why or why not?

13. Do you think the United States has fully achieved the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness as desired in this document? In what way have we or are we continuing to strive for these ideals?

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Passage #1:When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

1. According to the above passage, what do the colonists want to do?• Dissolve all ties. Separate. Declare Independence.

Passage #2:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government… Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient (temporary) causes… But when a long train of abuses… reduce them under absolute Despotism (abuse of power), it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

2. What “truths” does Thomas Jefferson talk about in this passage?• All men are created equal with rights such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

3. Do you think the statement, “All men are created equal,” meant the same thing then as it does to us today? Explain.• Opinion. Answers may vary..... They thought mostly of white, landowning men. It was not

interpreted at the time to consider women or any one of color.

4. According to the second paragraph, what is the source of government power?• Men or Citizens.... Governments are in place because of the men that created it. The powers of the

government are from the consent of the governed (citizens).

5. According to this passage, when do people have the right to overthrow a government? • When the government becomes destructive in the sense that it does not follow the will of the

governed.

Passage #3:In every sate of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant , is unfit to be the ruler of the free people.

6. The majority of this letter, the Declaration of Independence, begins each sentence with “He has.” Who is he?• Leader of their current government.... King George.

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7. The list of “He has…” abuses throughout the Declaration is concluded with passage #3 above. According to this passage, do you agree with Jefferson that the colonists have, “petitioned in the most humble terms and have only been answered by repeated injury?” Give an example.• Opinion.• Yes = they participated in many boycotts, embargoes and protests.• No = the colonists were defiant against their king, so the king needed to respond with authority.

8. Do you agree that the King is a tyrant and unfit to be the ruler of the free colonists? Explain• Opinion. Similar answers to #7

Passage #4:We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

9. What are the main ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?• That the colonies have been treated unfairly, King George and the British government is to blame,

& that the colonies should no longer be a part of Great Britain and should thus be independent.

10. What does the phrase “ought to be totally dissolved” referring to?• No political ties, authority, rule, etc. Free and independent.

11. What powers does Jefferson think the colonies should have as free and independent states?• Have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do

all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

12. Do you agree with this declaration that the colonies have a good enough reason to break up with the King? Why or why not?• Answers may vary.

13. Do you think the United States has fully achieved the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness as desired in this document? In what way have we or are we continuing to strive for these ideals?• Answers may vary. • Still Striving: Employment/prosperity for all, equal wages, gender equality, racial equality, etc.

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