TCI Chapter 6 Flashcard - The Declaration of Independence

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What were the two choices colonists debated in 1775?

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Colonists debated whether to declare independence from Britain or to continue using protests, petitions, and formal requests.

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Who is Patrick Henry?

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Patrick Henry is a Patriot from Virginia who served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and famously stated that war is inevitable.

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What document did the Second Continental Congress send to King George after the British left Boston?

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The Second Continental Congress wrote the Olive Branch Petition.

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What happened after the cannons blew at Dorchester Heights?

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The British abandoned Boston and sailed to Canada.

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To which city did Washington travel after being declared leader of the Continental Army?

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Washington traveled to Cambridge.

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What is the Olive Branch Petition?

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The Olive Branch Petition was a document sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III, expressing a desire for peace and a resolution to the conflict.

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What role did the Virginia House of Burgesses play in the American Revolution?

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The Virginia House of Burgesses was a key legislative body where influential Patriots, like Patrick Henry, debated and made decisions regarding independence.

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What was the significance of Patrick Henry's speech to the House of Burgesses?

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Patrick Henry's speech emphasized the inevitability of war and rallied support for the revolutionary cause.

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What was the outcome of the debates among colonists in 1775?

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The debates ultimately led to the decision to pursue independence from Britain.

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What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

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The main purpose of the Second Continental Congress was to manage the colonial war effort and move towards independence.