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What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution?

• To declare war on France

• To form a new government

• To write the Constitution

• To establish trade agreements.

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the Continental Congress was to form a new government to unify the colonies and coordinate their efforts during the American Revolution, rather than declaring war on France, writing the Constitution, or establishing trade agreements.

Explain the significance of the phrase 'all men are created equal' in the Declaration of Independence.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'all men are created equal' signifies the foundational belief in equality and human rights, asserting that all individuals possess inherent value and deserve equal treatment, which justified the colonies' quest for independence.

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress approved a document known as the (a)   .

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

Answer explanation

The Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in 1776, declaring the colonies' separation from British rule. The Constitution and Bill of Rights were created later, and the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863.

In the earliest days of the newly formed United States, which groups did not have the right to vote?

• A) African American men

• B) Native American men

• C) Women

• D) All of the above.

Answer explanation

In the early United States, voting rights were limited. African American men, Native American men, and women were all excluded from voting, making the correct answer D) All of the above.

What years did the American Revolution take place?

Answer explanation

The American Revolution took place from 1775 to 1783, marked by the Thirteen Colonies' struggle for independence from British rule.