Question

part 1: fill in the blanks
word bank
unalienable
liberty
consent
self - evident
endowed
grievances
abolished
oppression
directions: complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.

1. the colonists listed their __ against king george iii, explaining why they were declaring independence.
2. the phrase \all men are created equal\ is an example of a __ truth, meaning its obvious and doesnt need explanation.
3. people have __ rights, like life and liberty, that cannot be taken away.
4. in the declaration of independence, the colonists argued that governments should be changed, or __, when they no longer protect the peoples rights.
5. a governments power comes from the __ of the people it governs.

part 2: application

Explanation:

1. The colonists were declaring their grievances against King George III.
2. "All men are created equal" is a self - evident truth.
3. People have unalienable rights like life and liberty.
4. When governments no longer protect rights, they should be changed or abolished.
5. A government's power comes from the consent of the people it governs.

Answer:

1. Grievances
2. Self - Evident
3. Unalienable
4. Abolished
5. Consent