Common Sense
Who is the author of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What two men led the military expedition that captured Fort Ticonderoga?
2. Ethan Allen
Who moved the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston?
Why did the invasion of Canada fail?
1. The weather!
2. No element of surprise.
3. Too few men due to weather, sickness and the journey from North America.
What was the main point of Common Sense?
That the colonies should declare independence from Britain.
Who were the two other main members of the committee that wrote the Declaration?
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
What two men led the failed attempt to invade Canada?
1.Benedict Arnold
2. Richard Montgomery
What are two challenges that George Washington faced when he took command of the Continental Army?
1. Poorly organized.
2. Lack of discipline
3. Lack of supplies
4. Lack of confidence of leadership
What three factors made Virginia the most influential southern colony?
1. It was the largest colony.
2. It was the wealthiest colony.
3. It was the most populous colony.
Why was Common Sense so popular?
1. It was written in common language- everyone could understand it.
2. It criticized the entire British monarchy instead of picking at one tax.
What are the three main sections of the Declaration of Independence?
2. List of Grievances
3. Dissolving Ties with Britain
Why did the Patriot's lose the Battle of Breed's/ Bunker Hill?
They ran out of gun powder.
True or False: John Adams OPPOSED seeking independence in the Second Continental Congress.
False.
Who supported staying with Britain?
In the earliest drafts of the Declaration of Independence, what does Thomas Jefferson blame the King of England for?
`The introduction of slavery to North America.
What are two of the supporting arguments for the thesis of Common Sense?
1. It is absurd that an island would rule a continent.
2. Britain rules America for its own benefit, not for the benefit of the Americans.
3. America is not a British nation- it is made up of people from all over.
4. The Puritans settled America to get away from British rule.
July 4, 1776
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What are two of the results of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
1. British gained more respect for the American fighters.
2. General Gage was replaced by William Howe.
3. The Continental Congress made Washington the Commander in Chief.
Who are the three British generals that come to advise General Gage (before he is fired!)?
1. William Howe
2. Henry Clinton
3. John Burgoyne
What did the Olive Branch Petition demonstrate about the Second Continental Congress?
That not every member was in agreement about seeking independence.
As a result of the popularity of Common Sense, as well as several other events, who moved for independence in the Second Continental Congress?
Richard Henry Lee
What topic is curiously absent from the final draft?Why?
Slavery- many white slave owners were conflicted about including any mention of slavery in a document that focused so much on liberty and freedom.
How did Lord Dunmore's Proclamation impact the revolution?
After hearing the Proclamation, many undecided or moderate Virginians decided to support the Patriots because the Patriots were not threatening the institution of slavery, while the British were.
Who convinced Thomas Paine to move to North America?
Benjamin Franklin
What delegate most strongly opposed breaking away from Britain in the Second Continental Congress?
John Dickinson