Chapter12 Declaration Of Independence Flashcards
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Declaration of independence
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The document that announces that American colonies were breaking away from Great Britain explained why
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- It’s purpose is to explain why they should be free
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- The main writer was Thomas Jefferson
3
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- slavery was removed from the original draft writing of the Declaration of Independence possibly because Thomas Jefferson own slaves
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- declaration of Independence show their excitement they range in Bells and bonfires
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- The Declaration of Independence said that the Great Britain had ruled unfairly
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- three rights that the guy really should’ve independence is that cannot be taken away our life liberty and pursuit of happiness
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- The Declaration of Independence is that the colonies will be independent immediately
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- declaration of Independence I think the government to government get their power from the people they govern
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founding father
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- The group of leaders to help you establish a new American nation
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Second Continental Congress
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The American colonies up again in Philadelphia in 1775 what is their job was to organize The colonies for war
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Minuteman
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Who is paid and trained to be ready to fry at a minutes notice fought against British troops
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Militia
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A buyer mosey on tradeport time soldiers who did require military service how are able for full-time pay duty when needed fought against British troops
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Commonsense
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A booklet the pursuit of American colonist to want independence