Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? Options: Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To gain independence from the Great Britain

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Which Founding Document stated that we were no longer a part of Great Britain? Options: Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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The 2nd Continental Congress met in 1775 in...

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Philadelphia

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How many delegates took part in the 2nd Continental Congress?

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65

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Which was not one of the main tasks of the Continental Congress? Options: Organize a military, Choose a leader, Make a decision on independence, Approve the Constitution

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Approve the Constitution

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True or False: The Declaration of Independence has many drafts

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True

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The Declaration was finally approved on...

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July 4th, 1776

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Common Sense was written to...

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Persuade people to side with independence

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Who said the phrase "we must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately" while looking to approve the Declaration of Independence?

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Benjamin Franklin