Colonists' Declaration of Independence
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They did not want to acknowledge their own involvement in slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the colonists mean by 'a distant people who never offended him' in the passage?

    <p>The enslaved people in another hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the colonists want to maintain the support of other countries?

    <p>To gain military assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the colonists want to focus on in the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>Their grievances against the British king</p> Signup and view all the answers

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