US HIstory

1. Chapter 5 Section 4 US HIstory

2. Second Continental Congress – May 10, 1775 • John Adams, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and George Washington • Benjamin Franklin – respected Pennsylvania member of legislature • John Hancock – wealthy Massachusetts merchant, funded Patriot groups • Thomas Jefferson – brilliant thinker and member of the Virginia House of Burgesses • Actions: • Set up a Post Office (Franklin in charge) • Create the Continental Army (Washington in charge) • Offer Britain a last petition – formal request • The Olive Branch Petition – offer a solution other than war to the king • King responds by readying for battle (German troops and British troops) Round 2

3. British troops stationed in Canada plan to march on New York • From Fort Ticonderoga the Patriot force conquers Montreal • Attack on Quebec (led by B. Arnold) failed • Washington attacks the British forces (led by William Howe) in Boston • Thomas Paine – writes Common Sense • Speaks to the feelings of many Patriots • It is “common sense” to break from tyranny Best Defense is a Good offense

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5. Continental Congress meets again in Philadelphia • Main question: Should colonies break from England? • Richard Henry Lee – proposed freedom for colonies • 12 of 13 support (New York later supports) • Declaration of Independence – Jefferson wrote the document (John Adams and Benjamin Franklin gave suggestions) • Used English philosopher John Locke’s ideals (all people are born with natural right, governments are created to protects rights, and any government that does not should be overthrown) • John Hancock – president of the Congress signs first • 56 delegates sign the document A Bold Claim

6. “I’m obnoxious . . . and unpopular. You are very much otherwise.” John Adams, to Thomas Jefferson in discussing which of them should write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 Time 4 This feature can be found on pages 170–171 of your textbook.

7. The Declaration of Independence (or The Beginning of the American Revolution) • First Section: Preamble – introduction • People have the right to alter or abolish unjust governments • Second and Third Sections: Reasons for Break • Cutting of trade with the world • Imposing taxes without consent • Ignoring petitions for repealing taxes • Fourth Section: Declaration of a New Nation • Pledge of the colonies to each other as a new nation The Declaration

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12. 60Seconds it takes a Minuteman soldier to get ready to fight 16 Age of Sibyl Ludington, who in 1777 made a 40-mile midnight ride like Paul Revere’s, shouting “The British are coming!” 10,000 The approximate number of enslaved persons who earned their freedom by fighting against the British 200 Number of American doctors with actual medical degrees in 1776 Time 12 This feature can be found on pages 170–171 of your textbook. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

13. Checking for Understanding Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. __ 1. the introduction to a formal document, especially the Constitution __ 2. a formal request A. petition B. preamble B A Section 4-12 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers.