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| What was the purpose of the declaration of independence? |
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| It explained why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain. It was the declaration of freedom for the colonies. |
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| When was the Declaration of Independence approved? |
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| What does the the declaration of independence say people have the right to do if a goverment becomes destructive |
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| It is the right of people to alter or abolish it and institute a new goverment that will be safe and happy. |
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| Why was the Declaration of Independence one of the most important documents in history? |
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| It sets the rights for people in a democracy people from other countries look at the declaration on independence, to help with self government it is known as the model of freedom for many countries including: Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America |
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| 2. Who were the Continental Army? |
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| American army led by George Washington |
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| British soldiers who wore the fancy red uniforms |
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| How was the battle of Trenton Won? Who led the battle? |
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| Washington planned a surprise attack on the 1,400 enemy troops. |
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| Why was the battle of Saratoga a turning point? |
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| John Burgoyne was a British general. His troops headed south from Canada towards New York to attack American soldiers. However, the Americans attacked them from the woods, causing the British to cut through the swamps and forests. Meanwhile, the Americans were ready for the British and outnumbered them. Burgoyne surrendered on October 17, 1777. |
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| What were the continental army's weaknesses? What were their strengths? |
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Weaknesses - British soldiers were well supplied; British had the strongest navy in the world; British had a lot of money to supply their troops.
Strengths - they were defending their land; they knew the land very well; it was very expensive for the British to send the troops and supplies across the Atlantic. |
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