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Who wrote the DOI?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Which Continental Congress wrote the DOI?
Second
What pamphlet was sent throughout the colonies and encouraged independence from England?
Common Sense
Which philosopher inspired Jefferson's writing?
John Locke
What was the fort taken by the Americans from the British that was a major victory?
Fort Ticonderoga
What were the three unalienable rights that Jefferson wrote all men had?
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What are all men considered to be according to the DOI?
Equal
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What was the second major battle of the American Revolution when the British were attempting to break the siege on Boston?
Battle of Bunker Hill
What is the exact date we celebrate Independence Day ?
July 4th, 1776
What is a grievance?
Bonus 300 points if you name exactly how many were listed in the DOI
A complaint
27
Which British general would lead them at the first battle?
Thomas Gage
What did Washington do to make the British leave Boston?
Set up his forces secretly overnight on Dorchester Heights (hills overlooking Boston) to force the British to give it up.
What two theories were major influences in Jefferson's writing in the DOI?
Natural Law and Social Contract Theory
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away
Name all five members of the Committee of Five.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston
Why were the British heading to Concord before the first battle of the Revolution?
They were going to confiscate supplies and weapons in Concord as well as arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
Explain what the Social Contract Theory.
Bonus: 100 extra points if you can tell me what happens if government breaks it.
If they break it, we have the right to abolish that government and make a new one.
Why did the First Continental Congress begin meeting?
To represent the 13 Colonies and oppose British control.