Section 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was at the Second Constitutional Meeting?
A
John Addams, Samuel Addams, Patrick Henry, George Washington, Ben Franklin
2
Q
Why did John Hancock sign the Declaration of Independence so big?
A
Because he wanted the king to be able to see it without needing his glasses
3
Q
Who was is charge of the Continental Army?
A
George Washington
4
Q
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
A
Reinforce that the colonists wanted peace and asked that the king protected the colonists rights
5
Q
What did the King do with the Olive Branch Petition?
A
Threw it away
6
Q
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A
Thomas Jefferson
7
Q
What rights are people born with?
A
Property, Liberty and life
8
Q
Who were considered citizens?
A
White men who owned land
