Why Was the Declaration of Independence a Remarkable Political Statement

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why was the Declaration of Independence a remarkable political statement for its time?

• A) It convinced southern states to abolish slavery.
• B) It persuaded the British government to give back all of the tax revenue it collected from the colonies.
• C) It ended the Revolutionary War by offering a compromise with the British government.
• D) It helped unify colonial groups that were divided along economic,regional,and philosophical lines by identifying shared problems,grievances,and principles.
• E) It changed the distribution of power between the House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

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Definitions:

Morale of the Troops

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Senator John Crittenden

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Drafted Men

Individuals compulsorily selected and enlisted for military service through a draft or conscription process.

Civil Liberties

Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law from governmental interference or deprivation without due process.