Flashcard Review - 6.2 Declaring Independence

Front

The pamphlet "Common Sense" was written by __________________ . Over 500,000 copies were distributed to the colonists beginning in January 1776.

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

The introductory section of the Declaration of Independence is called the ________________.

Back

Preamble

Front

_______________ was the President of the Continental Congress, and his signature was the largest on the Declaration of Independence.

Back

John Hancock

Front

The group of five men who were given the task of writing the Declaration of Independence were called the _____________________________________________.

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Committee of Five

Front

On which date did the Continental Congress vote that the 13 colonies should become independent from Britain?

Back

July 2, 1776

Front

Including the preamble, how many sections does the Declaration of Independence have?

Back

4

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

On which date did the delegates of the Continental Congress approve the actual document called the Declaration of Independence?

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July 4, 1776

Front

After the Declaration of Independence was signed, the colonies would now be known as the ____________________.

Back

United States of America

Front

The Declaration of Independence states that as a free and independent nation, the United States now has the power to _________________ with other countries.

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trade