Who is this?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Before 1776, who ruled the 13 colonies?
What is the British Empire
The United States Colonies was made up of this many states.
13
Who is this?
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Americans were angry with Great Britain because...
They did not like paying taxes to Great Britain when they did not have anyone to speak for them in Parliament.
In this American City, the Continental Congress met to make decisions for the colonies
Philidelphia
Who is this?
Who is John Adams
This group of people were formed to make decisions for the colonies.
What was the Continental Congress.
John Adams represented this state
Massachusetts
This person was the designated writer of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson
4th of July, Independence Day
Benjamin Franklin represented this state
Pennsylvania
How many people were chosen to write the declaration?
5
What is this part of the Declaration called?
What is the Preamble
Washington D.C.