GATE 8th Grade History
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GATE 8th Grade History
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A. Declaration of Independence (1776): “All men are created equal” and have rights including “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The colonies declared that governments receive “their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Context: The declaration explained why the colonies were separating from Britain. B. Federalist No. 10 (1787): James Madison argued that factions—groups united by interests or passions—could threaten the rights of others. He said a large republic with elected representatives could help control their harmful effects. Context: Madison wrote in support of ratifying the proposed Constitution. C. George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796): Washington warned Americans to be cautious about lasting political factions and permanent alliances with foreign nations. Context: He gave this advice as he left the presidency. D. Gettysburg Address (1863): Abraham Lincoln described the United States as a nation “conceived in Liberty” and dedicated to the idea that “all men are created equal.” He called for government “of the people, by the people, for the people.” Context: Lincoln spoke during the Civil War, after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Use the source letters (A–D) in your answers. More than one answer may be reasonable when you support it with evidence.
- Source A, the Declaration of Independence
- Source B, Federalist No. 10
- Source C, Washington’s Farewell Address
- Source D, the Gettysburg Address
- They could threaten the rights of other people.
- They could end all elections.
- They could force the United States into a foreign alliance.
- They could prevent the colonies from declaring independence.
- Lasting political factions and permanent foreign alliances
- The loss of colonies and the end of representative government
- The need for a larger army and a stronger king
- The dangers of elections and written laws
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