THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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an act of loyalty.
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an act of treason.
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an act of bravery.
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an act of insanity.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Declaration of Independence would have been seen as treason by the British because it was an act against the British monarchy and government.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the British press, the publications that discussed the Declaration generally reacted with contempt toward the ideology expressed by its preamble, and anger at the ingratitude showed by the colonists toward their king.
Detailed explanation-3: -Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
Detailed explanation-4: -By signing the document, the 56 men risked high treason against the King of England. In essence, they signed their death warrants because that was the penalty.