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Lesson 3.4

Declaring Independence

TermDefinition
Thomas Paine Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809) was a British writer and editor who moved to Philadelphia in 1774. He wrote "Common Sense", a political pamphlet in which he expressed his belief that no colonist owed loyalty to the King.
Common Sense A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that argued for independence from Great Britain.
Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee (1732 - 1794) was an American statesman from Virginia who served in the First and Second Continental Congress.
Traitor A person who betrays their country.
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) was a statesman, a politician, and an inventor. He earlier proposed the Albany Plan of Union and then participated in the Continental Congress. He is considered a Founding Father of the United States.
Robert Livingston Robert Livingston (1746 - 1813) was an American lawyer and statesman from New York who served in the Second Continental Congress. Livingston was appointed to the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Roger Sherman Roger Sherman (1721 - 1793) signed the Declaration of Independence and helped to draft the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He later served in the U.S Congress as both a representative and as a senator.
Declaration of Independence A 1776 document stating that the 13 English colonies were a free and independent nation.
Preamble An introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document.
Natural Rights Rights that belong to all people from birth.
Unalienable Rights Rights that cannot be taken away.
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