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What changes came to New jersey when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
They believed that the British would accept the declaration of Independence
Why did delegates need courage to sign the declaration?
The delegates knew that signing the Declaration was dangerous. Britain would call it treason. Treason is the crime of fighting against one's own government. Anyone who signed the Declaration could be charged with treason and hanged.
If you had to write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 what would you include?
There are many things I would write in the Declaration of Independence. One thing that pops into my mind would be that future presidents are not able to change or modify anything in this declaration.
How did Jefferson know that there would have been an angry response to the Declaration of Independence?
The answer to this question depends upon exactly "who" the questioner means would be angry at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The answer is obviously the British nationals and the Loyalists in the colonies. Any document that calls the King a "tyrant" and "unfit to rule" is not going to win a popularity contest among the groups mentioned above.
What were some risks taken by the colonists for signing the Declaration of Independence?
According to the British Crown this was treason and a hanging offense.
Is there a reason for signing the Declaration of Independence?
The reason that people signed the Declaration of Independence is that they agreed with the statement made by that document, and they wished to demonstrate their support, in the hope that the colonies would become independent (which did happen, as you probably know).
Had you been a member of the second Continental Congress would you have put your life on the line by signing the Declaration of Independence why or why not?
This will vary from person to person. Some would sign the Declaration of Independence because they believe it was needed and the right thing to do. Others would not sign it because they did not believe strongly in it or were fearful.
How does the declaration of independence continue to shape America today?
The Declaration of Independence shows what the USA will not put up with then and now. The Colonies were tired of GB telling them what to do. Without the Declaration we would not be free today. The Declaration pretty much told GB that they were willing to wadge war against them and the Colonies won,which is why we are free today. The Declaration of Independence is the reason for the Constitution.
A justification for the American Revolution can be found in which of the following historical documents?
Mayflower CompactFundamental Orders of ConnecticutConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceYour answer is "D", Declaration of Independence
What changes came to New jersey when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
They believed that the British would accept the declaration of Independence
What was the punishment for committing treason on the declaration of independence?
Since the Americans won the war, there was no punishment. However, if the colonists had lost, the signers of the declaration would likely have been tried and convicted of treason against the king and hung, and their property confiscated.
Why did delegates need courage to sign the declaration?
The delegates knew that signing the Declaration was dangerous. Britain would call it treason. Treason is the crime of fighting against one's own government. Anyone who signed the Declaration could be charged with treason and hanged.
How were you affected by the Declaration of Independence?
without the declaration we would have no rights, nor a democracy
If you had to write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 what would you include?
There are many things I would write in the Declaration of Independence. One thing that pops into my mind would be that future presidents are not able to change or modify anything in this declaration.
How did Jefferson know that there would have been an angry response to the Declaration of Independence?
The answer to this question depends upon exactly "who" the questioner means would be angry at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The answer is obviously the British nationals and the Loyalists in the colonies. Any document that calls the King a "tyrant" and "unfit to rule" is not going to win a popularity contest among the groups mentioned above.
What were some risks taken by the colonists for signing the Declaration of Independence?
According to the British Crown this was treason and a hanging offense.
How do you write the year the revolutionary war begin in roman numerals?
1775 would be MDCCLXXV. MDCCLXXVI, the following year, is on the Great Seal of the United States, not for the beginning of the war but for the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
