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Jefferson's Declaration Draft
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Jefferson's Declaration Draft
📚 Part 1: Key Vocabulary & Concepts
1. Match each vocabulary term with its correct definition by circling the letter:
Natural Rights:
a) Rights that come from being human, not from government
b) Rights given by the king
c) Rights earned through hard work
2. What does "tyranny" mean in the context of Jefferson's Declaration?
a) Fair and just government
b) Cruel and unfair use of power
c) Democratic voting process
3. According to Jefferson, what is "consent of the governed"?
a) The king decides everything for the people
b) People agree to be ruled by their government
c) Only wealthy people can vote
4. Fill in the blank: Jefferson believed that _________________ rights cannot be taken away by any government.
🏛️ Part 2: Jefferson's Arguments
5. List three main reasons Jefferson gave for why the colonies should separate from Britain:
6. According to Jefferson's draft, what should people do when their government becomes destructive of their rights?
7. Why was Jefferson chosen to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence? Check all that apply:
He was a skilled writer
He was the oldest member of the committee
He had strong ideas about natural rights
He was from Virginia, a large colony
✏️ Part 3: Analysis & Reflection
8. In your own words, explain why Jefferson believed the American colonies had the right to declare independence from Britain:
9. How do Jefferson's ideas about "natural rights" still influence American government today? Give one example:
10. Complete this sentence: "Jefferson's Declaration draft was revolutionary because it argued that government gets its power from _________________ rather than from _________________."
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