Studied by 205 Peopledebated
Tags & Description
debated
To formally discuss an issue
impose
To put in place by authority, such a law, tax, or punishment
Independence
Freedom from control by another government or country
policies
A course of action taken by the government
petition
A formal, written request made to an official person or organization
Common Sense
A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that persuaded many colonists to support independence
Declaration of Independence
The document written to declare American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule
natural rights
Rights common to everyone, as opposed to rights given by law
eloquent
To express ideas or feelings in a way that is moving and well-spoken
fundamental
basic
Which group did Patrick Henry belong to?
Patriot
After Lexington & Concord, how did colonists feel about war with Britain?
They were reluctant to start a war
What decision was made by the Second Continental Congress?
To form an army
Why was George Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?
His experience
Where were the troops from the Continental army from?
Troops were from all colonies
How does the previous answer show cooperation among the colonies?
They came together to form one army
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won but suffered many losses
What was the effect of Common Sense on the colonies?
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch petition?
To ask King George to make peace with the colonies
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To explain to the world why the colonies were separating from Britain
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power to rule come from?
The governed (people)
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
People are born with natural rights
What holiday do we celebrate as a result of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, Independence Day
Review the painting from 6.3. What does the picture illustrate?
Writing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence states, "All men are created equal." At this time, did this include all people?
No- not women or people of other races
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
He denied colonists their rights
Did the colonies have their independence granted by Britain immediately after the Declaration of Independence was written? Explain.
No- they had to go to war.
Which colony was the author of the DOI from (which was also the first colony to declare independence from Great Britain)?
Virginia
Why did the Southern Delegates oppose Jefferson's passage on slavery?
They thought it would end slavery and hurt the economy
What was said at the Battle of Bunker Hill that later became a famous historical quote?
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"
Why did the Northern Delegates oppose Jefferson's passage on slavery?
They thought it might offend New England merchants
Describe the conditions of the Continental Army when Washington took command.
-The army lacked supplies -Washington created order among the men -The army was short on gunpowder
Why was the passage on slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence?
-It might lead to the demands to free enslaved Africans -It was likely to prompt concerns about the economic effects of banning slavery -It might offend the merchants that profited from the trade of enslaved people
How did Great Britain view the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
An act of treason