The Declaration of Independence (continued)

Question 1

Why did American leaders need to draft a national constitution? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Americans had broken away from British rule.; The thirteen colonies had declared themselves to be “united” states.; The Second Continental Congress lacked legal authority to act as a central government.

Question 2

Impose taxes

Revolt · Accepted Answer

no

Question 3

Declared that states entered the union with equal status as existing states

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Question 4

Declare war

Revolt · Accepted Answer

yes

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