War Of Independence, 1775–83 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was Common Sense published?
When was Common Sense published?
10 January 1776
Who wrote Common Sense?
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What did Common Sense argue for?
What did Common Sense argue for?
Breaking away from Britain as only viable option
What language style did Common Sense use?
What language style did Common Sense use?
Simple everyday language people could understand
What type of references did Common Sense include?
What type of references did Common Sense include?
Biblical references
What did Paine say was the best form of govt?
What did Paine say was the best form of govt?
A republic (govt elected by people, led by president)
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration?
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
4 July 1776
What term did the Declaration first introduce?
What term did the Declaration first introduce?
United States of America
What was the philosophical basis of the Declaration?
What was the philosophical basis of the Declaration?
Enlightenment ideas & natural rights
What principle about equality did the Declaration state?
What principle about equality did the Declaration state?
All people are created equal
What are the three sections of the Declaration?
What are the three sections of the Declaration?
Introduction, List of Grievances, Conclusion
What did the List of Grievances detail?
What did the List of Grievances detail?
How King George III failed to protect colonists' rights
What did the Declaration say about govt purpose?
What did the Declaration say about govt purpose?
Governments exist to protect people's rights
What was Jefferson's background?
What was Jefferson's background?
Wealthy lawyer from Virginia