Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why was this document written?

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The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

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Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness.

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liberty

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Some famous signers of the Declaration of Independence included; John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. True or False?

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True

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The Declaration of Independence is still considered one of the most famous written.

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True

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Why is the date July 4th significant to the Declaration of Independence?

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Congress approved the document.

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On _________________, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.

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July 4, 1776

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Which three things does the Declaration of Independence represent:

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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

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Is the Declaration of Independence an IMPORTANT document?

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True

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Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Options: Dallas, Texas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Irie, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania