Question

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which of the following ideas are expressed in the declaration of independence?
a government should get its power from its people
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are rights that can be taken away
the british king had taxed colonists with their full approval
overthrowing a government is unacceptable

1. the declaration of independence was created to separate from which country?
2. name one reason why the u.s. wanted independence?

Explanation:

1. The Declaration of Independence was created by the American colonies to separate from Britain.
2. One reason the U.S. wanted independence was unfair taxation (such as the Stamp Act and other taxes) without representation in the British - Parliament. Also, the idea that a government should get its power from its people is expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights according to it. The British King taxed colonists without their full approval, and the colonists believed they had the right to overthrow an unjust government.

Answer:

1. Britain
2. Unfair taxation without representation