USH4 Vocabulary Flashcard

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document justifying American independence from Britain; inspired by John Locke & written by Thomas Jefferson & the Committee of Five (1776)

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Declaration of Independence

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main writer of the Declaration of Independence; ambassador to France that helped negotiate the Franco-American treaty of 1778

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Thomas Jefferson

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group of delegates to the Continental Congress chosen to write the Declaration of Independence including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

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Committee of Five

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17th century English philosopher who inspired the Declaration of Independence with ideas of government by the people, Social Contract, natural rights, etc.

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John Locke

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life, liberty, property

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natural rights

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relationship between people & government in which people give the government its power in exchange for the government protecting their natural rights

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Social Contract Theory

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agreement by France to help the United States in the Revolution against Britain; signed following the American victory at Saratoga

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French Alliance

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key patriot, member of the committee of five, & main negotiator with France for support

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Benjamin Franklin

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key patriot, member of the committee of five, & main negotiator with the Netherlands for support; also helped secure formal recognition for the U.S. at the Treaty of Paris 1783

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John Adams

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commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; known for surprise attack by crossing the Delaware River

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George Washington