EVALUATING INFORMATION Mark each statement T if it is true or F if it is false. 1. The American colonies went to war with Great Britain because they were angry about new taxes and the actions of the British Parliament.

2. The Declaration of Independence was approved by members of the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

3. Only some individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, according to the Declaration of Independence.

4. The Articles of Confederation were approved by only 3 states.

5. The majority of people in the 13 states wanted a strong central government.

6. The Articles of Confederation gave more power to the states and less to the national government.

7. Under the Articles of Confederation, officials in the executive branch made sure that the laws passed by Congress were carried out.

8. Among the problems the 13 states faced were disagreements over the location of boundary lines.