Vocab
freedom from rule by others
independence
Leader of the Continental Army, a wealthy planter from Virginia, had fought in the French and Indian War
George Washington
This was sent to King George III by congress to help achieve peace between Great Britain and the colonies
Olive Branch Petition
Why did they choose Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress location?
It was in the middle of the 13 colonies
crime of fighting against one's own country
treason
president of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence first, with the largest signature
John Hancock
Document written and adopted by the Continental Congress that declared American colonies independent from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
Why did "Common Sense" pamphlet convince colonists it was time for independence?
He used language that was easy for people to understand.
In 1776 the phrase "All men are created equal" did not apply to everyone in society. Whose rights were not recognized at this time?
Rights of Women, African Americans, and Native Americans
a written request for rights or benefits
petition
a Pennsylvanian who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
partnerships with others (countries)
alliances
What were the three rights that Thomas Jefferson said people were born with?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness
an army of paid soldiers from the colonies
Continental Army
a representative from Virginia who asked Congress to vote on independence
Richard Henry Lee
to put in place
institute
Jefferson said people have a right to do this if there government stops protecting their rights
to abolish the government and create a new one
Tell the three powers the new nation would have according to the Declaration of Independence
Declare war or peace
Trade with other nations
Contract alliances with other nations
freedoms that cannot be taken away
rights
an Englishman who believed that governments are created to protect people's rights
John Locke
Name the 5 men who were part of the committee that helped draft the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston
(100 for each correct)
What was the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
Great Britain abused the people's rights, therefore the United States declared itself an independent nation.