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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Where did the colonists meet to declare independence?
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Why did the colonists want to be independent?
High taxes, taxation without representation, quartering of soldiers,
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It announced independence from Great Britain (England).
Who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Representatives from 13 colonies.
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies.
New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire.
What is the basic idea of the Declaration of Independence?
All men (people) are created equal.
When did women get the right to vote?
1920
What war started after the Declaration of Independence?
Revolutionary War or War of Independence
When did the Revolutionary War begin and end?
1775-1783
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Who was the leader of the Colonial Army?
George Washington
What does self-government mean?
People tell the government what to do
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
