Flashcard on the Declaration of Independence

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A special paper declaring freedom from Great Britain

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When was the Declaration of Independence officially signed?

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July 4, 1776

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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why was the Declaration of Independence important?

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It explained why the colonies wanted to be free from Britain

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What did the Declaration of Independence say about rights?

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All people have basic rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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What were the grievances listed in the Declaration?

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Unfair taxes and not letting colonies make their own laws

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What did the Declaration officially state about the colonies?

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They are free and no longer under British rule

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What happened after the Declaration was signed?

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The American colonies fought in the American Revolution

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How long did the American Revolution last?

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Until 1783

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What was a fun fact about the Declaration?

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Not all states agreed to it immediately