Spanish–American War
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Coppin State University
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Signing of the United States Declaration of Independence
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United States Declaration of Independence
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Signing of the United States Declaration of Independence
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American Revolutionary War
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Who signed the declaration of independence from the state where Coppin State University is located?
In which state is Coppin State University located?
Maryland
who signed the declaration of independence from #1
Charles Carroll