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Which Georgians were selected to sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) delegates to the First Continental Congress
B) colonists chosen through an election process
C) important militia leaders who led the patriots
D) delegates to the Second Continental Congress

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Answer:

d

delegates to the Second Continental Congress

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Which Georgians were selected to sign the Declaration of Independence? A) delegates-example-1
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Answer:

B. colonists chosen through an election process

Step-by-step explanation:

At that time, people of Georgia felt that the people who were selected should be the ones that have high contribution leading up to the independence.

The three people selected to represent Georgia were:

- George Walton.

Known for his role to represent Georgia in Continental Congress and his sacrifice during the Revolutionary war.

- Lyman Hall

Known for his role to represent Georgia in Continental Congress and his role in developing Georgia's agricultural economy.

- Button Gwinnett

Known for his role to represent Georgia in Continental Congress , even managed To became a strong candidate for a brigadier general position after his effort in the revolutionary war.

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