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Historical Documents
Vocabulary from the Declaration of Independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monarchy/monarch | A government ruled by a person who has absolute control - usually a king or queen. |
| Oppose/opposition | To resist or refuse |
| Abolish | To do away with or end |
| Tyranny/tyrant | Government that is cruel or unreasonable. |
| Oppression/oppressive | Cruel or unreasonable exercise of authority or power. |
| Unalienable | Rights that cannot be taken away or denied. |
| Consent | Permission or agreement to do something. |