FAC American Revolution W2

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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To seek peace with Great Britain

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Which English philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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Encouraged members of the Continental Congress to “…remember the ladies…” as they began the work of crafting a new American government.

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Abigail Adams

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An American patriot and writer who authored plays, poems and essays supporting the idea of independence. Writings convinced many in Massachusetts to become Patriots.

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Mercy Otis Warren

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An escaped African American slave who spied on British troop movements and reported it to the Americans.

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James Armistead