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What was one of the main arguments presented in Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
What was one of the main arguments presented in Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
Which significant action did Congress take regarding slavery in the Declaration of Independence?
Which significant action did Congress take regarding slavery in the Declaration of Independence?
What did the Articles of Confederation establish in terms of governance?
What did the Articles of Confederation establish in terms of governance?
In what year were the Articles of Confederation put into effect?
In what year were the Articles of Confederation put into effect?
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What was a consequence of the inefficiency of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
What was a consequence of the inefficiency of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
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Who was appointed the commander of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?
Who was appointed the commander of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?
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What event formally recognized the United States as an independent nation?
What event formally recognized the United States as an independent nation?
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What was the primary purpose of the constitutional convention in 1787?
What was the primary purpose of the constitutional convention in 1787?
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Study Notes
Second Continental Congress
- Patriots called for a Second Continental Congress in May.
- George Washington named commander of the Continental Army.
- Congress proposed a peace treaty to King George.
Declaration of Independence
- Congress formed committees to address tasks.
- Five delegates wrote a declaration of independence.
- Thomas Jefferson drafted the declaration.
- Combined various ideas about rights, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
- Governments established to protect these rights.
- King George violated colonists' rights and freedoms.
- Colonists had to separate from Britain.
- Congress debated Jefferson's points; some points against slavery removed.
- Declaration of Independence approved on July 4, 1776.
Articles of Confederation
- 1781: British troops surrendered.
- Congress approved Articles of Confederation - created a union of states.
- Gave states the power to make decisions, rather than a central government.
Recognition of Independence
- 1783: King George recognized US independence.
- US government struggled to function effectively.
- States often disagreed with each other.
Constitutional Convention
- Revolution ended.
- Work of forming a government began.
- Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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Description
This quiz covers critical events of the American Revolution, including the Second Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation. Test your knowledge about the decisions that shaped the early United States and the struggle for independence from Britain.
