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Chapter 4. Section 3: Ideas Behind the Revolution. Common Sense. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine January 1776 Persuaded many people to support a complete break from Britain. The Declaration of Independence. Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia May 1775 The Delegates
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Chapter 4 Section 3: Ideas Behind the Revolution
Common Sense • Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine • January 1776 • Persuaded many people to support a complete break from Britain
The Declaration of Independence • Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia May 1775 • The Delegates • Deeply divided on Revolt
Sam & John Adams, Patrick Henry, & Richard Henry Lee leaned towards independence • John Dickinson favored a compromised to increase self rule
Olive Branch Petition • Rejected by King in Nov. • Expressed the colonists’ continued loyalty & begged the king to halt the fighting
June- Committee to prepare the Declaration • Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, & Franklin
Drafting a Declaration • Influenced by the Enlightenment • Emphasized the thinking of science & reason to improve society • Ideas of John Locke
Parts of the Declaration • 4 sections 1.Preamble- Introduction 2.Declaration of rights • Natural rights -John Locke(unalienable rights) • Can’t be taken away • Liberty, Life, Property • People form governments to protect their natural rights
People have the right to revolt & replace their government • Consent of the governed 3. List of complaints against the King • Complaints/ grievances • Rule of law 4. Resolution of independence
The Declaration is Adopted • Ratified July 4, 1776
“Remember the Ladies” • Abigail Adams pleaded with her husband to give women more rights • Also thought slavery should be addressed by Congress