The Declaration of Independence Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Declaration of Independence lecture notes.

Thomas Jefferson

The individual who drafted the Declaration of Independence.

Second Continental Congress

The body that signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 17776, proclaiming America's independence from Britain.

Preamble

The introduction announcing independence from the British Empire, which challenged the notion of the king's divine right, stated that "liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are unalienable rights, and established that gov existed for the people.

Third part of the Declaration

The section containing grievances or complaints against King George.

Fourth part of the Declaration

The section that outlined steps to resolve differences with England.

Fifth part of the Declaration

The section where states actually declared independences.