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The Revolutionary Era, end of the american revolution
Common Sense | a pamphlet explaining why independence is important, written in common language so that all could read and understand |
who wrote Common Sense | Thomas Paine |
Themes (not needed to memorize) adding more as we go along :) | “The pen is mightier than the sword” (Edward Bulwer-Lytton) Words are more powerful than physical force The pen is from one person (views) - written down - big impact |
Richard Henry Lee | introduces the Resolution for Independence |
Committee of 5 for the declaration includes | John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman |
who writes the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
why did the Committee chose jefferson | He is a good writer Well liked - popular guy within the Continental Congress From Virginia - the south would be the most hesitant in wanting independence |