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8.1.2
The Declaration of Independence
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Common Sense | A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine telling the colonists to go for independence. |
| Declaration of Independence | This document, signed on July 4, 1776, declared that the colonies were going to become an independent country. |
| Parliament | the name of the legislature in England |
| Colonies | areas controlled by another country that can be far away |
| Boycott | refusing to buy from a person or company because of a disagreement |
| proclamation | an important announcement by a King (or other leader) |
| revolution | a big change |
| constitution | written plan of government |
| resolution | officially telling an opinion |
| government | a group of people that have the power to rule in a place |
| legislature | a group of people that makes the laws |