Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

He denied the colonists their rights

He was not born in Great Britain

He was not elected by Parliament

He lived far away from the colonies

Which of these shows cooperation on the part of the colonies?

They came together to form one army

The Loyalists and Patriots made peace

They all opposed the Declaration of Independence

At the Second Continental Congress, the decision was made to

Establish colonists' natural rights

What natural rights does Jefferson describe in the declaration?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instuted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destrucve of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to instute new Government, laying its foundaon on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness

We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States

According to the Declaration of Independence, what right do people have over government?

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destrucve of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to instute new Government, laying its foundaon on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the Brish Crown, and that all polical connecon between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved;

and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

What actions can our government take to better protect these rights or to assure that all U.S. citizens have these rights?

and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destrucve of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to instute new Government, laying its foundaon on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness

We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the Brish Crown, and that all polical connecon between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved;

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

The Hessians joined the American side.

It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.

The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

They had excellent military skills.

They were generously paid to join the army.

They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

to avoid battles with the British

to defeat the British in one large battle

to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

France came to the aid of America.

British troops gained confidence.

General Burgoyne resigned his post.

Great Britain withdrew from Canada.

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.

The British won every battle until the final one.

The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers.

The Americans outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown.

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.

It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies.

It made other nations fearful of American strength.

It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence.

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

land east of the Mississippi River

the right to punish the Loyalists

the return of taxes paid to Great Britain

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