Why were the colonists unhappy with British rule?, Because they were taxed heavily, had no political representation, and felt ignored by the Crown., What does “no taxation without representation” mean?, People should not be taxed if they have no voice in government decisions., Why was signing the Declaration dangerous?, The signers could be executed for treason against the British Crown., What does “unalienable rights” suggest about the role of government?, That rights come from human nature, not from the government, and cannot be taken away., Did “all men are created equal” apply to everyone at the time?, No, many groups were excluded from those rights., How do people express dissatisfaction with government today?, Through voting, protests, legal action, and public debate..

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