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Dec of Independence
terms: 9th Grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to take away | usurpation |
| government where the ruler has unlimited power | despotism |
| to rule with absolute power | tyranny |
| to agree or sign | assent |
| to yeild | relinquish |
| to valuable to be calculated | inestimable |
| a positive agreement | compliance |
| total extinction | annihiliation |
| uncontrollable fit | convulsions |
| money set aside for a purpose | appropriations |
| the right to hold | tenure |
| the power or authority to determine issues | jurisdiction |
| to do away with | abolishing |
| depending on choice | arbitrary |
| to give up authority | abdicated |
| paid soldiers | mercenaries |
| unfaithfulness or faithlessness | perfidy |
| rebellion | insurrections |
| greatness of soul, generous, kind | magnanimity |
| kinship | consanguity |
| to accept | acquiesce |
| correctness of behavior | rectitude |
| seriously | solemnly |
| loyal to a country | allegiance |
| union of interest | alliances |
| you can be counted on | realiance |
| to make an effort | endeavored |
| introduction | preamble |