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The Declaration of Independence (continued)

Question 4 • GA-GSE Grade 8 Georgia Studies

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a risk for the Founding Fathers?

Answer
A
They might have been sent back to England by their neighbors.
B
They could have lost their representation in Parliament.
C
They had committed treason against Britain and could have been executed.
D
They likely would have lost their property if the United States had won the war.

Explanation

By declaring independence, the Founding Fathers openly rejected British rule and pledged themselves to the rebellion. Britain could regard that act as treason, which was punishable by death. Therefore, signing the Declaration could have put their lives at risk; choice C gives the reason.

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