Declaration of Independence Questions

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How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?

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56

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Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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Philadelphia

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Who was the king of Britain when the Declaration of Independence was written?

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King George III

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What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

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On what date is Independence Day celebrated in the United States?

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July 4, 1776

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What was a goal of the Declaration of Independence?

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To show colonial unity in independence

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What was the Declaration's purpose regarding Britain?

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To dissolve political ties

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What was the group called that drafted the Declaration?

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The Committee of Five

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What was one reason for writing the Declaration of Independence?

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To gain international support

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Why did the Declaration of Independence include philosophical ideas?

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To justify the colonies' actions