3.4 Declaring Independence

3.4 Declaring Independence

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A British writer and editor who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense, which was written to change the colonists’ attitudes toward Britain and the king.

Back

Thomas Paine

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source: ...Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.

Back

Common Sense

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the British had helped the colonies only to

Back

make a profit.

4.

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Front

In June 1776, this member of Congress from Virginia introduced a resolution in favor of independence.

Back

Richard Henry Lee

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A traitor is a person who remains loyal to his or her country.

Back

false

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Did Congress appoint a committee to draft a formal declaration of independence that included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman?

Back

true

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a 1776 document stating that the 13 English colonies were a free and independent nation

Back

The Declaration of Independence

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