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What body unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?

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1. What body unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?
2. What was the first battle in the Revolution?
3. What act was the original tipping point for Americans and the reason for the first major American resistance to the Parliamentary rule?
4. The Tea Act of 1773 was created to help what company?
5. What Act was passed in 1774 to punish the unruly colonies—particularly Massachusetts?
6. Thomas Paine published what influential pamphlet in January 1776?
7. A committee of five was formed to draft a Declaration of Independence, but who is largely credited with the writing?
8. What year did the United States formally become an independent country?
9. After what war did celebration of the Fourth of July become commonplace?
10. In what year was the Fourth of July made a federal holiday?