Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Thomas Jefferson
Taxation and Waging War against the colonist
According to the Declaration of Independence, when government becomes abusive, what do the people have the right to do?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
King George III
Olive Branch Petition
Served at President to the 2nd Continential Congress He signed his name rather large!
Country that the colonist are breaking away from
George Washington
Thomas Paine
July 4, 1776
A letter written by the 2nd Continential Congress at their attempt at Peace with the King
Unalienable rights given to people in the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Chosen to lead the Continential Army
Wrote "Common Sense" which inspired more colonist to claim independence from Britain.
The date of the Declaration of Independence
Great Britain
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
The people can abolish or alter their government
Where the 1st and 2nd Continential Congress met
Grievances listed against the King of Englad
Ruler of England
