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The Declaration of Independence

Question 3 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Why did the Second Continental Congress vote twice on the Declaration of Independence?

Answer
A
It wanted a unanimous vote.
B
It was required by Congress.
C
It wanted to include other colonies.
D
It wanted to make changes between votes.

Explanation

The Second Continental Congress wanted the colonies to present a united front by agreeing unanimously to independence. Some delegates were not ready to support the Declaration at first, so the vote was taken again after circumstances and support changed. The correct choice is “It wanted a unanimous vote.”

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