VS.5a

Front

What letter was written to King George and says all people have the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Who still had authority over the colonies before the Revolutionary war?

Back

British

Front

What does taxation without representation mean?

Back

Parliament can make laws and tax colonists without giving them any say in the governments policies.

Front

Why were King George and the British in debt?

Back

French & Indian War

Front

What was the name of the British Legislative body?

Back

Parliament

Front

What did the colonists want from England?

Back

Independence

Front

What was the date on the Declaration of Independence?

Back

July 4th, 1776

Front

What was Patrick Henry taking a stand against? Options: Slavery, George Washington becoming commander of the Continental Army, Taxation without representation

Back

Taxation without representation

Front

Who did the colonists believe should have legal authority in the colonies?

Back

Their local assemblies

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson