Social Studies CCA 1 Q2 Review #2

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Who was the Declaration of Independence written for?

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The Colonists

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Which of these did NOT take place before the Declaration of Independence?

Back

America had its first president

Front

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was considered an act of what?

Back

an act of treason

Front

All of the following are Founding Fathers EXCEPT?

Back

Parliament

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

Back

King George

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A document declaring the American colonies' independence from British rule.

Front

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Back

1776

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Who is known as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain.

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What event is often considered the start of the Revolutionary War?

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord