American Revolution: Declaration of Independence-SIMPSON

Question 1

in the colonial context, one who was in favor of the separation of the colonies from GB.

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patriot

Question 2

rights that cannot be taken away

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unalienable rights

Question 3

drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

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impel

Question 4

in every case or on every occasion; always.

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Invariably

Question 5

to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

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Alter

Question 6

a colonist who remained loyal to the British crown.

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loyalist

Question 7

taking someone's power or property by force.

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Usurpation

Question 8

a belief that laws were created by a higher power than people. The founders believed in this.

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natural law

Question 9

the quality of being prudent; cautiousness

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Prudence

Question 10

political party in GB, also used to describe those who stayed loyal to GB during the revolution

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tories

Question 11

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

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Transient

Question 12

set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry).

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Instituted

Question 13

to put an end to something

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abolish

Question 14

easy for everyone to see

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self-evident

Question 15

during Revolutionary era, civilian sworn to be ready to fight with only one minutes notice

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minuteman

Question 16

give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).

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Endowed

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