Declaration of Independence 070707

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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The Declaration of Independence is a document declaring the American colonies' independence from Britain.

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How many colonies declared independence from Britain?

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13

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Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which committee was responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence?

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The Committee of Five, which included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston.

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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1776

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True or False: Britain agreed to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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False

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.

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Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke, particularly his ideas on natural rights.

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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What was the significance of the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident'?

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It emphasizes the belief that certain rights are obvious and should be universally recognized.