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Why did the colonists feel justified in declaring their independence from Britain?
Why did the colonists feel justified in declaring their independence from Britain?
- They wanted to maintain strong economic ties with Britain
- They wanted to join forces with other European countries
- They wanted to establish their own government (correct)
- They wanted to preserve British culture in the colonies
What was one of the main reasons why the colonists declared their independence from Britain?
What was one of the main reasons why the colonists declared their independence from Britain?
- They wanted to expand their territory
- They wanted to establish a monarchy
- They were seeking religious freedom
- They were unhappy with British taxation policies (correct)
Which statement best describes the colonists' justification for declaring independence from Britain?
Which statement best describes the colonists' justification for declaring independence from Britain?
- They believed in the divine right of kings
- They wanted to establish a communist society
- They believed in the natural rights of individuals (correct)
- They were inspired by the French Revolution
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the colonists decided to remove the passage from the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the colonists decided to remove the passage from the Declaration of Independence?
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What did the colonists mean by 'a distant people who never offended him' in the passage?
What did the colonists mean by 'a distant people who never offended him' in the passage?
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Why did the colonists want to maintain the support of other countries?
Why did the colonists want to maintain the support of other countries?
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What did the colonists want to focus on in the Declaration of Independence?
What did the colonists want to focus on in the Declaration of Independence?
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