Key Concepts of the American Revolution

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Common Sense

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Written by Thomas Paine in 1776, increased public support for separation from Great Britain.

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The Enlightenment

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Introduced ideas of natural rights to the colonists and favored government by agreement.

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2nd Continental Congress

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Met in Philadelphia, responsible for declaring independence from Britain and adopted the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Wrote the Declaration of Independence, planter from Virginia, great writer.

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Declaration of Independence

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Adopted July 4, 1776, signed August 2, 1776, by 56 delegates. One word: FREEDOM.

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Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

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"When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another . . . "

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Which colonies originally held back their vote? Why?

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South Carolina and Georgia; because Jefferson described slavery as against the 'most sacred rights of life and liberty.'

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Why was signing the Declaration a bold thing for the delegates to do?

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It was an act of treason against Great Britain, putting pressure on George Washington.

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Four (4) Parts of the Declaration

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Preamble, Second Section, Third Section, Fourth Section.

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Preamble

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The introduction of the Declaration.