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Who was Thomas Paine?
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An author who wrote "Common Sense" that argued citizens, not the king or queen should make laws.
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Who were a couple of the comittee members for the Decleration of Independence?
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John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Rober R. Livingstron, and Roger Sherman
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When did the Continental COngress approve the Decleration of Independence?
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July 4, 1776
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Who were the Patriots and Loyalists?
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Patriots were colonists who chose to fight for independence. Loyalists are those who remained loyal to Great Britain.
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What were some of Jefferson's arguements.
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All men posses unalienable rights. King George III violated colonists rights by passing unfair laws. Colonies had the right to break from Britain.
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