What significant event in April 1775 influenced North Carolina's counties to discuss independence?

Halifax Resolves and Independence

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The battles of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The Stamp Act
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which county was the first to declare independence from Britain?
Guilford County
Mecklenburg County
Orange County
Wake County
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Halifax Resolves?
To establish trade agreements
To form a new state government
To declare independence from Britain
To negotiate peace with Britain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many representatives gathered in Halifax for the fourth provisional Congress?
50
83
100
120
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role did the Select Committee play in the Halifax Resolves?
They organized military defenses
They drafted the resolves
They negotiated with Britain
They collected taxes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the grievances against the British King and Parliament?
They reduced taxes on tea
They ignored petitions for peace and liberty
They offered representation in Parliament
They provided free trade to the colonies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the British offer to slaves in the colonies?
Education opportunities
Protection if they rebelled against their masters
Land ownership
Freedom if they joined the British army
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