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10 Cards in this Set
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What was the most important sentences on the declaration of independence?
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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, among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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Ratify
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To approve or authorize a document as official or legal
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concordance
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In alphabetic order
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compromise
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A peaceful settlement of a dispute
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authorize
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To give authority and power to accomplish specific duties.
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delegate
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A person given the power or authority to act for others
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How many people wanted to be separated from the kings rule?
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1/3 of the people
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Richard Henry Lee
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Called for the declaration of independence
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John Hancock
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The president of congress
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Roger Sherman
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Made the motion for independence
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