Chapter 6 - The Declaration Of Independence

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independence

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Freedom from control by another government or country.

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petition

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A formal, written request made to an official person or organization.

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Common Sense

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A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence.

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Declaration of Independence

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The document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule.

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natural rights

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Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law.

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debated

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formally discussed an issue

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impose

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to put in place by authority, such as a law, a tax, or a punishment

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fundamental

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basic

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How did the colonists feel about starting a war with Great Britain?

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Hesitant or reluctant

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What did Patrick Henry want the colonies to do?

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Unite!!!

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What was Patrick Henry?

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A Patriot

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How do you know Patrick Henry was a Patriot?

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He was very outspoken for freedom and independence.

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What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress which met in May 1775?

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They would form and army and decide who would lead it.

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Who did they decide to have lead the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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Why did they choose George Washington to lead the Continental Army?

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He was the best man to unite the colonies because of his outstanding character and experience.

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Who was in the army led by Washington?

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An undisciplined crew from all of the colonies.

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In what city was the Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill?

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Boston

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How many British soldiers were there at Bunker/Breeds Hill?

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2000

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How many British soldiers died at Bunker/Breeds Hill?

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1000

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Who won the Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill

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The British

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Why were the British victorious at Bunker/Breeds Hill?

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After they failed twice to take the hill, the Continental soldiers ran out of gunpowder and the British were successful on the third attempt.

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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To ask King George III to end the quarrel and make peace.

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Did the Olive Branch Petition work?

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No, by the time the petition got to the King, he had already called the colonists traitors.

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Who wrote Common Sense?

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Thomas Paine

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What was Paine's purpose in writing Common Sense?

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He wanted to encourage the colonists to unite and rebel against Great Britain.

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What was Thomas Jefferson telling the world when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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He wanted to let the world know that the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and why.

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Why did Jefferson say that King George was unfit to be the ruler of the colonists?

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Jefferson said that because of his abuses, King George denied the colonists their natural rights.

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Why did Southerners not want Jefferson's passage about slavery in the Declaration of Independence?

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Southerners relied on slave labor.

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Why did Northerners not want Jefferson's passage about slavery in the Declaration of Independence?

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Northerners depended on the slave trade.

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Why did delegates who opposed slavery not want Jefferson's passage about slavery in the Declaration of Independence?

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The delegates who opposed slavery thought it was unfair to blame the King for enslaving Africans.

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What happened on July 4, 1776

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The delegates approved a final version of the Declaration of Independence.

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With what did each delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence pledge to support independence?

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The delegates pledged to support the Declaration of Independence with their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.

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If the colonies had not won their independence, with what could the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence be charged?

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If the colonies had not won their independence, the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence could have been charged with treason and could have been sentenced to be hanged.

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Through the Triangular Trade route, what was shipped from the New England colonies to Africa?

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Through the Triangular Trade route, rum and iron were shipped from the New England colonies to Africa.

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What were rum and iron traded for?

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Rum and iron were traded for slaves which were taken to the West Indies.

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What were the slaves taken to the West Indies traded for?

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The slaves taken to the West Indies were traded for molasses and sugar which were then taken to New England.

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What group of people most benefitted from Triangular Trade?

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Colonial merchants and businessmen most benefitted from Triangular Trade.

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What does the first principle of the Declaration of Independence state?

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The first principle of the Declaration of Independence states that all people are created equal.

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What does the second principle of the Declaration of Independence state?

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The second principle of the Declaration of Independence states that all people have basic rights that cannot be taken away.

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What does the third principle of the Declaration of Independence state?

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The third principle of the Declaration of Independence states that the government gets its power to make decisions and to protect rights from the people.

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What does the forth principle of the Declaration of Independence state?

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The forth principle of the Declaration of Independence states that when the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to change or remove the government.