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Dec of Independence

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Second Continental Congress The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started meeting in the spring of 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It succeeded the First Continental Congress, which met in Philadelphia between September 5,
Continental Army This army was made of troops from all 13 colonies. George Washington was nominated to be the chief commander of the army.
George Washington George Washington of Virginia distinguished himself in the french and Indian war. He was nominated to lead the Continental army.
Battle of Bunker Hill While the second continental congress discussed the continental army... Battle of Bunker Hill: June 17, 1775. On June 17, some 2,200 British forces under the command of Major General William Howe (1729-1814) and Brigadier General Robert Pigot (1720-96) la
Independence Self rule Being separate from England.
Olive Branch pettition on July 1775 the second continental congress sent a petition to George III asking him to end the quarrel this was the olive branch petition the olive branch is an ancient symbol of peace.
Thomas Paine In early 1776 Thomas Paine published common sense he thought that Americans owed no loyalty to the king.
Common Sense Common sense had arguments against the British and persuaded a lot of colonists to think independence is a brighter future. 120,000 copies were printed.
Declaration of Independence The declaration was a formal statement of independence.
Thomas Jefferson thomas Jefferson was the main author of the declaration.
Natural rights Natural rights are ones that state all people are equal in gods sight and everyone is entitled to the same rights.
Fundamental Rights Fundamental rights is the rights to alter or abolish it for the people to be able to create a new government that will protect their safty and happiness.
Independence day This day was the day that we declared our independence from England and King George.
Patrick Henry He was the one who said "Give me liberty or give me death." Patrick Henry thought we should be independent originally.
Preamble of the Declaration of Independence It tells the purpose of our government and what they should do for example, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
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