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The Declaration of Independence was different from previous documents prepared by colonists because it

committed the colonies to being independent.

asked King George III to take action.

did not list problems colonists had with British rule.

was approved by the Continental Congress.

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

It wanted a unanimous vote.

It was required by Congress.

It wanted to include other colonies.

It wanted to make changes between votes.

The Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence share which of the following ideas?

All people need to pay taxes to the government.

All people are equal under the law.

All people should be free to worship as they choose.

All people need to support the government, even if they disagree.

The Declaration of Independence described the

process for creating a new government.

process for choosing a new leader.

principles of a new colony.

principles of a new government.

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