Declaration of Independence

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What document did the colonists write to share their concerns with England and to break away?

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Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? Colonists started to trade more, Colonists became more religious, Colonists wanted change in the government, Colonists wanted more help from the military

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Colonists wanted change in the government

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What are unalienable rights?

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Rights that government cannot take away

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Where does government get their power?

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The people

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If people want to change the government, which ideal from the DOI does that represent?

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alter or abolish government

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Who is the main author of the DoI?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What were the colonists response to the harsh taxes and English policies?

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Boycotted buying British stuff

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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unalienable rights

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When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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July 4th, 1776

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776. This date is significant as it marks the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. The other options provided are incorrect as they either have the wrong year or the wrong month and day.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence is significant because it declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain. This document marked the formal separation of the 13 colonies from British rule and announced the formation of a new nation. It did not end the Revolutionary War or establish the colonies, but it was a crucial step in the process of gaining independence.