Historical Perspectives on the Declaration of Independence

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According to Bernard Bailyn, what reasons did the colonists declare independence? Options: To establish a pattern of economic prosperity, To rebel against a deliberate attempt to take their freedoms, To take a chance towards peace with England, To start a new era of technological advancement

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To rebel against a deliberate attempt to take their freedoms

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In Howard Zinn's interpretation, what was the purpose of the language used in the Declaration of Independence?

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To manipulate inspire all Americans to rebel regardless of their social status

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Fill in the blank: Bernard Bailyn believed that America was destined to become 'the foundation of a great and mighty empire, the largest the world ever saw to be founded on such principles of _______ and freedom, both civil and religious.'

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Liberty

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Which groups did Howard Zinn note were omitted from those united by the Declaration of Independence?

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Indians, black slaves, and women

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According to Bernard Bailyn, what did the colonists believe England was trying to do to them?

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Enslave them