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For which group of Americans did the Declaration of Independence raise hopes as well as questions?
The question of black slavery was raised in negotiations over the Declaration of Independence, raising hopes of blacks, both slave and free. Despite an early draft decrying the evils of slavery, in order to get full participation of southern colonies the language about slavery never made it into the final draft. Early hopes that independence might free American blacks was dashed; England ended slavery many years before America. It appears that blacks realized how they had been sold out; while 5,000 fought on the side of the Continental Army, more than 20,000 served the British forces.
What important questions were now raised once slavery had been abolished in the US?
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Why is independence hall so important?
Independence Hall is important because it is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. It is where the Founding Fathers debated and adopted these crucial documents that shaped the foundation of the United States and its government. Today, Independence Hall is a symbol of American freedom and democracy.
How old was Thomas Jefferson when he got adopted?
He wasn't adopted. He was the son of Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph Jefferson, who raised him. Some people think that he was adopted but he adopted the declaration of Independence.
What were legal questions raised as a result of the new market economy?
-how tightly should patents protect inventions? -should the government regulate monopolies? -can a democratic government still support slavery?
Wilmot Proviso?
Proposed that slavery be banned in land acquired from the Mexican War. The proviso pushed the country closer to civil war; it raised questions about slaves that had not been asked previously
Put these four events from the American Revolution into chronological order -the American revolution begins - The Declaration of Independence - The Proclamation of 1763 - The Townshend acts?
The order of the events is as follows :The Proclamation of 1763 - attempted to limit colonial expansion westwardThe Townshend Acts (1767) - raised revenue and exerted British authorityThe Revolution more or less officially began on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and ConcordThe Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776
What contributions raised questions about how money was raised during a campaign?
soft money.
Which book raised tensions over slavery and who wrote it?
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe raised tensions over slavery. The book depicted the harsh reality of slavery, stirring up anti-slavery sentiments in the North and angering supporters of slavery in the South.
How has the Declaration of Independence affected the US system of government?
AnswerThe Declaration of Independence severed all ties between the colonies and the Motherland, England. It created an independent nation with a very limited and almost powerless government in the Continental Congress. Also the Declaration was the most progressive thinking document in the world, a product of men raised in the Enlightenment Age.well as i know about the Declaration of Independence,The main Person was Thomas Jefferson and also the differ was because King George purpose was the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.
Who was a slave in a free state?
Dred Scott, whose master took him to Indiana and then back to Tennessee. That raised questions about the status of the slave, and the case reached the Supreme Court, which declared that slavery was protected by the Constitution. This became the big debate - could individual states vote to keep slavery, or not?
What new state raised the issue of slavery again in 1850?
California.
