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Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- Philadelphia (correct)
- New York City
- Boston
- Washington D.C.
Who adopted the Declaration of Independence?
Who adopted the Declaration of Independence?
- The Second Continental Congress (correct)
- The Third Continental Congress
- The Fourth Continental Congress
- The First Continental Congress
How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?
How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?
- 26
- 13
- 39
- 56 (correct)
Which of the following states had delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following states had delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Why did the Thirteen Colonies regard themselves as independent sovereign states?
Why did the Thirteen Colonies regard themselves as independent sovereign states?
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Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- It was adopted by the Continental Congress.
- A total of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence.
- All 13 original colonies had delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence.
- The Thirteen Colonies regarded themselves as independent sovereign states because they believed they had the right to govern themselves and make their own decisions, free from British rule.
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