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a formal request
petition
What city did the Second Continential Congress take place?
Philadelphia
True or False: The "Common Sense" pamphlet greatly influenced opinions throughout the colonies.
True
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
The main purpose it was written was to explain to the king why the colonists should become independent from Britain.
How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?
4
preamble, natural rights, list of grievances, and resolution of independence
Who did the delegates put in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Fill in the blank:
Life Liberty and _____________________________
Give both answers after it changed in the declaration of Independence
The pursuit of happiness or Property
Was "Common Sense" a pamphlet or a thought?
pamphlet
When was the Declaration of Independence signed by the 56 delegates?
July 4, 1776