Declaration of Independence 8th grade

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Common Sense

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written by Thomas Paine

pamplet for colonist ro repel against Great Britain

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Committee of Five

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men chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence- Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Livingston, and Sherman

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Declaration of Independence

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5 Sections-

first section tells King George they can rule themselves, 56 men signed, declares the colonies are free and independent states

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Preamble

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unalienable rights- Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness

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Deborah Sampson

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disguised as a man so she could fight

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Battle of Saratoga

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turning point in the war in favor of colonist, after this battle, France sent troops

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Marquis de Lafayette

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French man that sent money and troops

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Valley Forge

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Winter camp, chosen by Washington. On high ground near a river to recieve supplies.

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Valley Forge

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many men died from the cold and lack of food

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John Paul Jones

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helped make the navy successful