Declaration of Independence

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Patriot volunteers who were paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minutes' notice were called

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minutemen.

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The Declaration of Independence was signed after

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it was discussed and changed a number of times.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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Explain why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation.

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Which of the following was NOT a task of the Second Continental Congress?

• organize the colonies for war
• decide whether or not to declare independence
• plan the Boston Tea Party
• decide who should head the military

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plan the Boston Tea Party

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The pamphlet Common Sense persuaded colonists to

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want independence.

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Which of these reasons explained why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation?

• People needed to be loyal to England.
• The King was always fair.
• All men are created equal.
• Government should leave people alone.

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All men are created equal.

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Signing the Declaration of Independence marks

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the birth of our country.

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Where was the Second Continental Congress held?

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Philadelphia.

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A person that was in favor of independence was called a

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Patriot.

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A person that was against independence was called a

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Loyalist.