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Declaring IndependenceEssential Question:What people and events contributed to the Second Continental Congress declaring independence?
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Second Continental Congress Meeting of delegates from all 13 colonies in Philadelphia that began in May 1775
Independence Hall
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Second Continental Congress Meeting of delegates from all 13 colonies in Philadelphia that began in May 1775
Important delegates: John Hancock of Massachusetts
President of the Second Continental Congress First and largest signature on the Declaration of Independence
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President of the Second Continental Congress First and largest signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Adams of Massachusetts Made influential speeches
Helped convince delegates to declare independence
“Voice of the Revolution”
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Helped convince delegates to declare independence
“Voice of the Revolution” Wife = Abigail
Their letters provide detailed descriptions of events of the Revolution
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Wife = Abigail Their letters provide detailed descriptions of events of the Revolution
Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies
Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause
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10-2-2Discuss John Hancock, John Adams, Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin
Write a one-sentence description of one of the four
Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies
Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause
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Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies
Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause
Patrick Henry of Virginia Early supporter of independence
Famous quotation: “Give me liberty or give me death!”
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Famous quotation: “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Thomas Jefferson of Virginia 2nd youngest delegate
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Thomas Jefferson of Virginia 2nd youngest delegate
George Washington of Virginia Wealthy plantation owner Military experience from the French and Indian War
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10-2-2Discuss Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington
If you could ask one of them a question, what would it be? How do you think he would answer?
Wealthy plantation owner Military experience from the French and Indian War
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Wealthy plantation owner Military experience from the French and Indian War
Bunker Hill (June 1775) Hill that overlooks Boston Harbor Defended by Minutemen who were low on ammunition
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Hill that overlooks Boston Harbor Defended by Minutemen who were low on ammunition Famous quotation by Colonel William Prescott:
“Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”
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Famous quotation by Colonel William Prescott: “Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”
British victory Minutemen had to withdraw when they ran out of ammunition
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British victory Minutemen had to withdraw when they ran out of ammunition
British suffered high casualties Over 1000 = 1/3 of their forces in Boston
Proved that the colonists could fight
Death of General Warren
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Over 1000 = 1/3 of their forces in Boston
Proved that the colonists could fight
Continental Army Name of the American army during the Revolutionary War
Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander
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Name of the American army during the Revolutionary War
Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander
Henry Knox
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10-2-2Discuss Bunker Hill and the Continental Army
Write a sentence explaining why Bunker Hill was important to the colonists.
Name of the American army during the Revolutionary War
Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander
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Name of the American army during the Revolutionary War
Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander
Olive Branch Petition (July 1775) Last attempt by the Second Continental Congress to reconcile with England and avoid full-scale war
John Dickinson
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Olive Branch Petition (July 1775) Last attempt by the Second Continental Congress to reconcile with England and avoid full-scale war
Rejected by the king
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Last attempt by the Second Continental Congress to reconcile with England and avoid full-scale war
Rejected by the King
Thomas Paine Moved to Philadelphia from England in 1774 Wrote Common Sense (1776)
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Moved to Philadelphia from England in 1774 Wrote Common Sense (1776)
Influential pamphlet Encouraged the colonies to declare independence
Written in simple language
Statue in his hometown (Thetford, England)
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10-2-2Discuss the Olive Branch Petition and Common Sense
Choose one of the following: Explain the importance of the Olive Branch Petition
Explain the importance of Common Sense
Encouraged the colonies to declare independence
Written in simple language
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Encouraged the colonies to declare independence
Written in simple language
Independence Committee of Five
Appointed on June 11, 1776 Job was to draft a formal declaration of independence
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Appointed on June 11, 1776 Job was to draft a formal declaration of independence
Members: Benjamin Franklin John Adams Robert Livingston Roger Sherman Thomas Jefferson
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Roger Sherman Thomas Jefferson
Second Continental Congress voted to declare independence on July 2, 1776
Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson
“Pen of the Revolution”
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Written by Thomas Jefferson “Pen of the Revolution” Influenced by the ideas of John Locke
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“Pen of the Revolution” Influenced by the ideas of John Locke
Approved on July 4, 1776
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Influenced by the ideas of John Locke
Approved on July 4, 1776
Began signing the Declaration on August 2, 1776
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10-2-2Discuss the Committee of Five and the Declaration of Independence
Explain how John Locke’s ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence
Approved on July 4, 1776 Began signing the Declaration on August 2, 1776