The Declaration of Independence

Question 1

1. When did the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia meet?
2. Fighting in which 2 places ‘crossed the line’ to patriots being ready to start a new nation?

Answer 1

1. 10th May 1775.

2. Lexington and Bunker Hill.

Question 2

1. What did they issue in June 1775 to help with war costs?
2. Who was made commander of the new continental army?
3. Communication between which 2 organisations took place at every step of the process, meaning that it took ______.

Answer 2

1. Paper money.
2. George Washington.
3. Longer.

Question 3

1. What declaration was made on 6th July 1775?
2. What petition was made on the 8th July?
3. What was George III’s response to this?
   - This ______ the Americans’ reasons for trying to take up a new govt.
4. What did ‘Common Sense’ by Thomas Paine (Jan 1776) argue?

Answer 3

1. The Necessity of Taking Up Arms Declaration.
2. Olive Branch Petition -> appealed to George III to cease hositilities to draw up a plan of reconciliation.
3. Rejected this.
   - Justified.
4. Reconciliation was no longer possible, Americans should look to establish a new & fairer form of govt.