Chapters 8 & 9 History Test Flashcards
Who said “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!?”
Patrick Henry
The main idea of Patrick Henrys speech was to urge colonists to…
Revolt against England or die trying to become free.
At the Second Continental Congress, the decision was made to form…
An army.
The continental army was composed of troops from all the…
13 colonies
Why was George Washington chosen to be military leader of the Continental Army?
Because of his experienced, talented, and leadership. He could unite the colonies better than anyone else.
How can you best describe the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won but suffered many losses.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
To ask king George to make peace with the colonies.
What effect did Common Sense have in the colonists?
It helped persuade many colonists that they should be independent from Great Britain.
Why was the Deceleration of Independence written?
To explain why it was time for the colonies to separate from Britain.
List 4 parts of the (DOI)
- Preamble
2.Natural Rights
3.British Wrongs
4.Independence
The (DOI) states that all people are born with certain rights which include:
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule came from____ _________.
the governed.
How do Natural Rights that are described in the DOI, differ from other rights?
Because people are born with natural rights.
On July 2nd, the second continental congress voted that the 13 colonies were…
free and independent states.
The delegates accepted the Deceleration of Independence on…
July 4th, 1776.
