American Revolution

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Who were the men that signed the Declaration?

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The members of the Second Continental Congress

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The Declaration of Independence _____.

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declared that the colonists were free from English rule, stated that all men are created equal, with certain rights, listed grievances that the colonists had against the King of England.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To gain independence from the British

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Independence means:

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the freedom to govern on one's own

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Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence writing to?

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King George

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The phrase "No Taxation without Representation" was shouted by colonists who felt what?

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That they had no voice in Parliament.

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Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

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The Declaration of Independence is signed.

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Thomas Paine published_________________ to encourage more people to join the independence movement.

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Common Sense

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In the first part of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote that all men have rights. These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness". What is the first part of the Declaration called?

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The Preamble

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Jefferson also wrote that the colonies were no longer bound to what country?

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Great Britain