The Second Continental Congress
Where did the Second Continental Congress meet in 1775?
Philadelphia
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Preamble is the __________ of the Declaration.
Introduction
How many grievances are listed in the Declaration?
27
Define “tyranny.”
Cruel or oppressive government rule
What petition did the delegates send to King George III as a last effort for peace?
Olive Branch Petition
Which two Enlightenment thinkers influenced Jefferson’s ideas?
John Locke and Montesquieu
The Preamble explains the purpose of __________.
Government
The grievances were written against which British ruler?
King George III
What is a “petition”?
A written request sent to authority
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?
George Washington
What phrase describes rights that cannot be taken away?
Unalienable rights
Fill in the quote: “Life, __________, and the pursuit of __________.”
Liberty; Happiness
What is one example of a grievance related to the army?
Keeping soldiers in the colonies without consent
Define “grievance.”
A complaint or reason for protest
What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
To manage the colonial war effort and move toward independence
What group officially approved the Declaration on July 4, 1776?
Continental Congress
According to Jefferson, where do governments get their power?
From the consent of the governed
What was the main purpose of listing grievances?
To show that the King violated colonists’ rights
Finish the quote: “All men are created __________.”
Equal
Who was the King the Congress addressed their complaints to?
King George III
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Britain
What right do the people have if the government fails to protect their rights?
The right to alter or abolish it
What did the colonists try before declaring independence?
Petitions and appeals for peace
“Governments derive their powers from the consent of the __________.”
Governed