He was the third president of the United States, a founding father, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. This was an act passed by the Second Continental Congress on... He was the third president of the United States, a founding father, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. This was an act passed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 declaring the thirteen American Colonies independent of British rule. This group drafted the document that officially separated the American colonies from Great Britain. This was the ruler of Great Britain during the Seven Years' War, American Revolution, and War of 1812. This is the name given to the legislative body in Great Britain.
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The question appears to be part of an activity that involves matching statements with their corresponding historical events or figures. It refers to important figures in American history related to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary context.
Answer
Thomas Jefferson; Declaration of Independence; Second Continental Congress; George III; Parliament.
Match the statements: Thomas Jefferson as the third president, Declaration of Independence with the act of independence, Second Continental Congress with drafting the document, George III as the ruler during the wars, and Parliament as the legislative body.
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Match the statements: Thomas Jefferson as the third president, Declaration of Independence with the act of independence, Second Continental Congress with drafting the document, George III as the ruler during the wars, and Parliament as the legislative body.
More Information
Thomas Jefferson played a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, which declared the American colonies' independence from British rule.
Tips
Confusing the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution is a common mistake. Remember that the Declaration declared independence, while the Constitution established the government.
Sources
- The White House on Thomas Jefferson - whitehouse.gov
- Declaration of Independence | National Archives - archives.gov
- United States Declaration of Independence - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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