Chapter 6 - The Declaration of Independence Flashcards
what was the continental army composed of?
troops from all the colonies
what was the mood in the colonies immediately following the events at lexington and concord?
most of the colonists were reluctant to start a war
what was the outcome of the battle of bunker hill?
the british won but suffered many losses
what group did patrick henry identify himself with?
patriots
what effect did common sense have in the colonies?
it persuaded many colonists that america should be independent
why was george washington chosen to be a military leader?
he had experience
why was the declaration of independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from great britain
why did thomas jefferson say that king george iii was an unfit ruler?
he denied the colonists their rights
according to thomas jefferson, where does the power to rule come from?
the citizens
what was the passage about slavery in a draft of the DoI removed?
it might lead to demands to free slaves, it was unfair to blame the king for enslaving africans, and it might offend merchants who profited from the slave trade
how do natural rights differ from other rights?
people are born with natural rights
name the event that belongs in place of the question mark:
second continental congress meets, battle of bunker hill fought, seige of boston ends, ?
declaration of independence signed
what was the purpose of the olive branch petition?
to ask king george to make peace with the colonies
what showed cooperation on the part of the colonies?
they came together to form one army
what decision was made at the second continental congress?
to form an army
