Declaration of Independence

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?

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5

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Why was this document written?

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The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

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Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

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liberty

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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

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56

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Why did the men sign the Declaration of Independence?

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to announce to King George they wanted change

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Why was signing the Declaration of Independence considered dangerous?

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By signing their name on the document the British would be able to identify them.

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Some famous signers of the Declaration included, John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.

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True

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It only took the author of the Declaration of Independence one day to write this famous document.

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false

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Patriots celebrated once they found out about the Declaration of Independence on July 4th.

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True