Declaration Of Independence Flashcards
Who approved the writing of the declaration?
Continental Congress
Who was selected to write the declaration and why?
John Adams- educated and involved in colony gov
Roger Sherman- educated and involved in colony gov
Robert Livingston- accomplished lawyer
Ben Franklin- intelligent and in colony gov
Thomas Jefferson- intellectual writer and educated
What philosopher had ideas in the Declaration and why?
Thomas Paine he inspired writers to fight for their independence
What were the grievances against the king colonists made
Imposing taxes without consent led to the intolerable acts
Making selfish decisions depending on salary if his officers led to boston massacre
Forbidding governors to pass laws of importance led to the Townshend acts
Independent states have what rights?
Levy war
Establish peace
Make alliances
Economy through commerce
When was the declaration signed?
July 2nd 1776
Who first signed the declaration?
John Hancock
How many signed the declaration and what crime were they commuting?
56 committing treason against England
Decent
Conforming to the recognized standard of property, good taste, etc, as in behavior or speach
Impel
To drive or urge forward
Endowed
To provide with a permanent fund or source if income
Prudence
Provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality
Transient
Lasting for only a short time and quickly coming to an end
Usurpation
To use something without the right to do so
Despotism
Rule by despot or tyrant
