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In the Declaration of Independence, why were the "evils of slavery" removed

• The Declaration of Independence was too scary when it included the slavery wording.

• The Southern Representatives would not vote until it was removed since their economies depended on slavery

Who wrote the first draft Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

• Thomas Paine

What was the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• May4, 1890

• August 2, 1776

• July 4, 1901

• July 6, 1776

How did Britain raise money to pay for the war?

• Stole money from France

• Raised the taxes on the British citizens

• Printed more money to spend

• Raised the taxes on the American colonists

What is a mercenary?

• A person that works for a government

• A person that is hired to do a specific job

• A person that fights for money

• A person that is paid to do tasks

The first American army was created and funded by...

• The Canadian Government

• They stole from the British

• The Second Continental Congress

• The German empire

Select the "West" region of the USA

Select the "North" region of the USA

Select the "Midwest" region of the USA

Select the "South" region of the USA