Ch.6 Sect.2; Declaring Independence Flashcards
In 6 months 500,000 copies of ______ _______ were copied and printed.
Common Sense
Who wrote “Common Sense”?
Thomas Paine
Where was Richard Henry Lee from? What did he say?
1) from Virginia
2) said “these United colonies are & of right ought to be free and independent states”
What is a TRAITOR?
Someone who betrays their country
Who was on the chosen committee to make the declaration?
J. Adams, Ben. Franklin, T. Jefferson, Rob. Livingston, & Rog. Sherman
Who was asked to write the document? (declaration)
Thomas Jefferson
Why was T. Jefferson asked to write the document? (declaration)
He wrote clearly and gracefully
How many parts does the Declaration of Independence have?
4 ; introduction & 3 main parts
Who was the President of Continental Congress?
John Hancock
What was the 1st main part of the Declaration & what did it state?
1) Natural Rights
2) stated: rights belong to all people from birth
What was the 2nd main part of the declaration & what did it state?
1) British Wrongs
2) stated the wrongs committed by Britain
What was the 3rd main part of the declaration & what did it state?
1) independence
2) stated 13 colonies had become the United States of America & the U.S is free and independent
