History Unit 2 The Declaration of Independence Flashcards
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When was the DOI composed
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June-July 1776
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Who were the major writers of the Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Jefferson John Adams Ben Franklin Roger Sherman Robert Livingston
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The preamble
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Provides justification for action
Philosophy of government
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List of Grievances
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Complaints against King George III
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No taxation without representation
Lexington and concord
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What was the last major section
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The Official Declaration
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Influences of DOI
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John Locke’s Enlightenment thoughts
Natural rights
Oppressive government
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What happened in “July 4th 1776”
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Delegates of the second constitutional congress vote to ratify DOI in Independence Hall, Pennsylvania
actual signing date unknown
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Results in:
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Creating a new nation
Leads to American Revolution
Considered a founding document in US
