Written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the American colonies independent from Great Britain; July 1776

A group of rebels who opposed British Rule led by Samuel Adams -

Primary writer of the Declaration of Independence -

A crime against the government -

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A wealthy planter from Virginia who was chosen to lead the Continental army.

A specific grievance in the Declaration of Independence reads ...

"He has obstructed the Administration of Justice..."

Which natural rights are violated (choose all that apply)?

to do away with or put an end to

cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others

to freely or naturally provide (someone or something) with something

clearly true and requires no proof or explanation

impossible to take away or give up

To refuse to buy a product or service is called a

A ________ is a plan of government.

A debt is

German soldiers who were paid by the British to fight the Patriots were called

Colonists who supported the King of England and the British government were called

What was the first meeting of the delegates from each of the 13 colonies called?

Who were the colonists who wanted to break away from Great Britain?

What were the group of soldiers from the colonies led by George Washington called?

What is another name for freedom?

A German soldier hired by the British to fight the Americans was called a ______.