In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's Statement That "All

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Multiple Choice

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are created equal" is similar to which of the following theorist's belief that government is based on the "consent of the governed"?

• A) John Locke
• B) James Madison
• C) John Hancock
• D) Joseph Ellis
• E) John Adams

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Definitions:

Population Drop

A significant decline in the number of individuals within a population, which can be caused by factors such as disease, famine, or conflict.

Genetic Modification

The process of altering the genetic material of an organism in a way that does not occur naturally, often to enhance desired traits or produce new characteristics.

Plants and Animals

Encompass all living organisms classified under the kingdom Plantae and Animalia, covering a wide range of life forms from trees and flowers to mammals and insects.

Fertility Rate

A demographic measure reflecting the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, often used to assess population growth or decline.