Domain 1, Part 2 SSUSH 4 Vocab Review

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First section of The Declaration of Independence outlining ideological reasons for independence and natural rights.

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The Preamble

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Peace agreement ending the Revolutionary War: America recognized as independent, Western boundary at the Mississippi, Fishing Rights, Paid War Debts, restoration of homes and possessions.

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Treaty of Paris

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Instrumental in teaching close-order drill and fire tactics for engaging the British.

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Baron von Steuben

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American Army winter encampment in Pennsylvania; the army’s boot camp.

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Valley Forge

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Locke's belief: people have inherent rights to life, liberty, and property, protected from government.

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Natural Rights

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Washington led troops in a winter storm, defeating British and Hessian forces by crossing the Delaware River to Trenton on Christmas night.

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Battle of Trenton

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British philosopher who believed in natural rights

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John Locke

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U.S. representatives sent to Europe for alliances and peace talks, securing the 1783 Treaty of Paris for America's independence.

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Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

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Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, known for reorganizing and training troops to prolong the war and wear down the enemy.

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General George Washington

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Designated delegates by the Continental Congress to write a rationale for independence in June 1776.

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Committee of Five