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The Path to Independence: Colonies Unite Against British Rule

In the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence, delegates from New England strongly supported independence, deeply angered by British occupation. Southern colonies like Virginia and South Carolina rallied for freedom, opposing mercantilist restrictions draining their wealth. Meanwhile, the middle colonies remained divided. Patrick Henry's impassioned plea for liberty resonated, igniting the patriot spirit against Loyalists. A committee was formed to draft the proclamation, with Thomas Jefferson leading the writing to garner support for independence. Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776.

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The Path to Independence: Colonies Unite Against British Rule

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  1. Decision to be Free • Delegates from New England and the southern colonies were for independence • Middle colonies were divided • New Englanders – angriest • Occupied by British troops • Southern delegates • Strongly for independence – believed mercantilist restrictions drained their wealth

  2. Southern Colonies • Virginia • Maryland • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia

  3. New England • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • New Hampshire • Connecticut

  4. Middle Colonies • Delaware • Pennsylvania • New York • New Jersey

  5. Patrick Henry • “Give me liberty or give me death” • Patriots • Wanted independence • Loyalists (Tories) • Remained loyal to Great Britain

  6. Writing • Committee formed to write a proclamation (June 2, 1776) • Left the writing to Jefferson (excellent writer) • Jefferson wrote the document to win the American people into supporting independence

  7. Vote • July 2, 1776 vote is taken • July 4th Congress formally accepted the Declaration of Independence as the formal statement of their act

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