The Declaration of Independence, 1776 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was Common Sense published?
When was Common Sense published?
10 January 1776
Where was Thomas Paine from?
Where was Thomas Paine from?
England
When did Paine move to Philadelphia?
When did Paine move to Philadelphia?
1774
Why was Common Sense effective? (3 reasons)
Why was Common Sense effective? (3 reasons)
Accessible language, biblical refs, thousands of copies distributed
Paine's argument about British monarchy
Paine's argument about British monarchy
Restricted Parliament's governing ability
Paine's view on best form of government
Paine's view on best form of government
Republican system with elected leaders
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's profession
Thomas Jefferson's profession
Lawyer from Virginia
When was Declaration approved?
When was Declaration approved?
4 July 1776
What new term did Declaration introduce?
What new term did Declaration introduce?
United States of America
Philosophical basis of the Declaration
Philosophical basis of the Declaration
Enlightenment concepts about natural rights
What did Declaration introduction state?
What did Declaration introduction state?
All people created equal with inherent rights
What did Declaration's middle section contain?
What did Declaration's middle section contain?
List of grievances against King George III
What did Declaration conclusion declare?
What did Declaration conclusion declare?
USA deserved freedom from British rule
Who established the Declaration Committee?
Who established the Declaration Committee?
Second Continental Congress