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Who became the author of the Declaration of Independence when John Adams declined?
Who became the author of the Declaration of Independence when John Adams declined?
- Congress
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson (correct)
- David McCullough
What percentage of the members of Congress were opposed to separation?
What percentage of the members of Congress were opposed to separation?
- 30%
- 10%
- 40%
- 20% (correct)
Why was the Declaration of Independence necessary for the colonies?
Why was the Declaration of Independence necessary for the colonies?
- To seek reconciliation with Britain
- To declare war on Great Britain
- To obtain foreign aid (correct)
- To keep fighting
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Rights and Grievances authored by John Adams?
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Rights and Grievances authored by John Adams?
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Where did Thomas Jefferson borrow some of the content for the Declaration of Independence from?
Where did Thomas Jefferson borrow some of the content for the Declaration of Independence from?
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