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Name Date ClassGuided Reading Activity 2–2The Birth <strong>of</strong> a Democratic NationMake a list <strong>of</strong> questions that you have about this section that you do notunderstand. Present these questions to your teacher and to the class for help.DIRECTIONS: Write an answer to each question below in the space provided.1. Defining What is “mercantilism”?2. Explaining What is a boycott, and when and how did the colonists useboycotts?SECTION 2-23. Defining Write a sentence using “repeal” correctly.4. Evaluating What did the delegates hope to accomplish at the FirstContinental Congress?5. Defining Explain what “independence” is.6. Explaining Why did colonists gather at the Second ContinentalCongress?7. Summarizing What was the Declaration <strong>of</strong> Independence, and whatwas its purpose?8. Identifying Who wrote most <strong>of</strong> the Declaration <strong>of</strong> Independence?9. Summarizing According to the Declaration <strong>of</strong> Independence, what isthe purpose <strong>of</strong> government?Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.32

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