What factors contributed to the decision by the Continental Congress to declare independence in July 1776?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Common Sense
Elaborated on the absurdities of the British monarchy
Prospect of an alliance with France, Britain's archrival
France was willing to provide military supplies and naval power only if assured that Americans would separate from the British
Blamed the British for mobilizing the Native Americans and allowing them to take their land
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What were the major concessions that Wilson had to give up at the Versailles peace conference?
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