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Declaration of Independence
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5
History
Undergraduate 1
10/03/2012

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Who wrote the D of I?
Definition
Thomas Jefferson
Term
Name 3 values discussed in the D of I?
Definition
1)Equality (human beings; government must respect
2)unalienable rights (life, liberty, property)
3)consent (of the governed
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What are the ends (goals) of American society?
Definition
Equality, Liberty, Consent
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What makes the D of I unique?
Definition
The ideals had never been applied before; use to which the principles were put (challenge empirical rule)
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Why would you say that Government acting without the consent of the people has become despotic?
Definition
They are acting in their own interest.
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