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7 Cards in this Set
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What month and year was a committee appointed to write the Declaration of Independence. |
June (11th) 1776 |
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Name at least the 3 of the 5 people appointed. |
Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. |
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What was the Olive Branch Petition? Who did the Second Continental Congress send it to? (Olive Branch = Ancient Symbol of Peace) |
The olive branch was a petition sent to King George III Asking him to end the conflict. |
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What does King George III do in response to receiving the Olive Branch Petition? |
King declares that colonies are "In open (and avowed) rebellion" and orders "Justice be brought to the traitors." |
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Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? Why did they sign so big? |
John Hancock. He signed large and clearly so that if he was hung for treason, the King would be sure to see his name. |
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When was the Declaration of Independence signed? |
July 4, 1776 |
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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson, although there were 5 people appointed to write it, was the main author. He was the committees youngest member at only 33 years old. |
