Declaration of Independence Flashcards
What happened on may 10 1775?
journey to declaring independence began with the meeting of the second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on 10 May 1775.
What were the 2 important decisions taken in june 1775?
They issued paper money to try to meet some of the costs of a war.
They made George Washington the commander of the new Continental Army.
Why did the formal declaration of independence take longer to be established?( 3 reasons)
intellectual and personal journey towards revolution and nationhood.
Communication with local committees and assemblies took place at every step along the path to independence and, in an age of communication by print and transport by horse, this meant that it took time to reach an agreed resolution.
Members of the Continental Congress worked hard to reach a consensus before moving forward and this meant demonstrating to moderates that every effort had been made to reach accommodation with the British.
What did George III do on 23 August?
George III refused to consider any such advances and on 23 August declared the colonies in open rebellion and called on all officials of the Crown.
What was authorised by local assemblies and when?
authorised their congressional delegates to declare independence
When was the declaration of independence passed and by how many votes?
Declaration of Independence was passed on 2 July 1776 with votes in favour by twelve out of the thirteen colonies and the abstention of one, New York
When was it was adopted in Congress?
4 July 1776
