Important People
Who was the leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
This document announced the colonies' desire to be independent of Great Britain's rule.
The Declaration of Independence
This term refers to people who were trained to be ready to fight at any moment.
Minutemen
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When does the Declaration say the colonies would be independent?
immediately
This term refers to a body of mostly untrained soldiers who completed required military service.
Militia
What was the name for the group of leaders who helped establish the new United States?
Founding Fathers
The phrase "all men are created equal" refers to what group of people?
white men
Signing the declaration of independence was an act of what against Great Britain?
Treason
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? What is memorable about his signature?
John Hancock
His signature was the largest.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on what day?
July 4, 1776
This term refers to a cruel and oppressive ruler. Many colonists believed that this term referred to King George.
Tyrant
Who was the author of Common Sense, a booklet about how all people should be treated fairly by the law?
Thomas Paine
According to the Declaration of Independence, where should governments get their power?
The consent of the people they govern
What was the meeting of delegates from the colonies that began in Philadelphia in 1775 called? This group also served as the governing body of the colonies.
Second Continental Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the THREE rights that cannot be taken away?
Hint: L____, L_____, and the P______ __ H________
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness