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Match the following documents with their primary purposes:
Match the following documents with their primary purposes:
Declaration of Independence = To formally announce the colonies' separation from Great Britain Articles of Confederation = To establish a new government system for the colonies Bill of Rights = To guarantee individual freedoms Treaty of Paris = To end the Revolutionary War
Match the following historical figures with their roles in the American Revolution:
Match the following historical figures with their roles in the American Revolution:
Thomas Jefferson = Primary author of the Declaration of Independence George Washington = Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army Benjamin Franklin = Diplomat who secured French support King George III = Monarch of Great Britain during the revolution
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Boston Tea Party = Colonists protested British taxation by dumping tea Battle of Saratoga = Turning point that brought French support Lexington and Concord = First military engagements of the revolution Yorktown = Final major battle leading to British surrender
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following acts with their consequences:
Match the following acts with their consequences:
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Study Notes
Purpose of the Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration of Independence formally declared the colonies' separation from Great Britain.
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Description
This quiz explores the main motivations behind the Declaration of Independence. It delves into the historical context and the significance of declaring the colonies' separation from Great Britain. Test your knowledge on this pivotal document in American history.
