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Why was unity so important during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence? Check any or all that apply.

It showed that colonists wanted independence for the same reasons.

It showed that colonists agreed on what they needed to do.

It showed the colonists’ commitment to gaining independence.

It showed the principles that would define the American Revolution.

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All four apply.

- Unity showed colonists shared common reasons for breaking with Britain, giving the action legitimacy.
- It demonstrated agreement on the course of action (declaring independence and cooperating afterward).
- Presenting a united front signaled a firm commitment to independence to both supporters and enemies.
- By agreeing on the Declaration’s language, the colonies endorsed the principles (rights, government by consent, grievances) that would define the Revolution.