11R Lessons 1-4 Review FLASHCARDS

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Who wrote Common Sense?

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Thomas Paine

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The Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could be tried for this crime.

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Treason

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights?

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John Locke

Front

What is the main idea of this image?

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The colonies need to unite in order to survive.

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American colonists who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

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Loyalists

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American colonists who supported the war for Independence

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Patriots

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

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popular sovereignty

Front

Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the Second Continental Congress?

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To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington

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What is a grievance in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

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reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)