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16 Cards in this Set
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In 1776 a 50 page pamphlet called the "________" was created. |
Common sense |
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Who was the author of the common sense and where did he stand on independence? |
Thomas Pain and he was a patriot. |
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Who introduced the revolution? |
Richard Henry Lee |
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What was the D.O.I based on? |
The enlightenment |
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What does preamble mean? |
Introduction |
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John Locke made the __________ rights. |
Natural |
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grievancar or "_____________" |
formal complaints |
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What is the D.O.I about? |
freedom from Britain. |
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On July 4,1776 congress approved the ___________ __________ ___________. |
Declaration of Independence. |
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4th of July is America's birthday or |
independence day |
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The actual signing of the D.O.I took place on |
August 2 |
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What did the natural rights state? |
everyone has a right to life, liberty, and property. |
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In may 1776, Virginia authorized its delegates to |
support independence. |
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resolution |
formal statement of opinion. |
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The virginia resolution proclamed that |
These united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states. |
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THomas Jefferson was given the task of |
composing the declaration. |
