VS5a Causes of Revolution

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In 1776, which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?

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Declaration of Independence

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Another word for freedom.

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liberty

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To take something back.

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repeal

Front

Britain started taxing the colonists after which war?

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French & Indian

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Who did the colonists believe had legal authority in the colonies? Options: Parliament, local assemblies, the King, George Washington

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local assemblies

Front

The Declaration of Independence states that all authority to govern belongs to who?

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People

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__________ believed they had legal authority in the colonies.

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Parliament

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The Declaration of Independence states that all people have rights to life, __________, and the pursuit of happiness.

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liberty

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The Declaration of Independence expressed reasons for colonial ___________ from Great Britain.

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independence

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Which document states that all people are created equal? Options: Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Bill of Rights, The Charters

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Declaration of Independence