social studies flashcard- Revolutionary war

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What did the Continental Congress decide to do when they met in Philadelphia?

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Continental army

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Who was named commander in chief of the military?

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George Washington

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What was the name of the petition that the Continental army sent to Great Britain?

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Olive Branch

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What philosopher was Thomas Paine influenced by?

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John Locke

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What did the enlightenment movement stress?

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Liberty and equality are basic human rights.

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What did Thomas Paine argue?

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America needs to break free from Britain

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Who was on the "Committee of five" that wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston

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Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston

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What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?

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Preamble, Charges against the King George, Separation from Britain, Introduction, Charges against King George, Separation from Britain

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What date did America officially declare independence?

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July 4, 1776

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What is a mercenary?

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Someone who is hired to fight by a foreign country.