Understanding the Declaration of Independence

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What was one of the main reasons the American colonies wanted independence from Britain?

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They were unhappy with British taxes and laws.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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All men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights.

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How did the Declaration of Independence impact American society at the time?

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It united the colonies in their fight for freedom.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To gain independence from the British Empire

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The Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence in order to —

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explain the reasons for the colonists’ separation from Great Britain