The colonies organize an army
On the eve of independence
Thomas Jefferson drafts a declaration
The final break
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On what year did the second continental congress meet in Philadelphia?
1775
100
Why did Thomas Paine publish a fiery pamphlet.
He wanted people to think differently about king George.
100
What did they base there arguments on?
The principle of natural rights.
100
On July 1, 1776, the second continental congress met in what colony?
Philadelphia
200
Why did they elect Washington to be commander of the continental army?
He was skilled and experienced as an officer.
200
True or false. Paines arguments helped persuade thousands of colonists that independence was not only sensible.
True
200
Where does the power to rule come from?
The consent of the governed.
200
How did the delegates feel about blaming the king for enslaving Africans?
They didn't like it.
300
Who ordered an immediate attack on the patriots?
William Howe
300
Why did the king declare the colonists to be in,"open and avowed rebbelation?
They had to bring traders to justice.
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Who said,"to secure these rights."
Thomas Jefferson
300
True or false. On July 2, the delegates approved the final version of the declaration.
False, it was on July 4
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How many barrels of gunpowder did they have?
36 barrels of gunpowder.
400
Why did the second continental congress send a petition to ask king George to end the quarrel?
They wanted to pin there hopes for peace.
400
True or false. Jefferson included a long list of the kings abuses.
True
400
What passage did the delegates not like?
The passage about slavery.
500
True or false. Washington didn't get his gunpowder.
False
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Why did many Americans pin their hopes for peace on king George?
They wanted him to end the quarrel.
500
Why did they decide to write the Declaration of Independence
They wanted a formal statement of independence.
500
What happened to the passage?
The passage was removed.
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