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On May 10, 1775, colonial delegates met in Philadelphia
Colonists create a “Continental” Army to fight the British
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Soldiers from the colonies
George Washington was elected Commander in chief
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He was a Virginian Patriot who considered himself an “American”
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First major battle of the Revolution
British won but lost many soldiers
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A peaceful petition sent to king George in July of 1775 asking him to end quarrels
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Published by Thomas Paine
The pamphlet persuaded colonists that independence was the key to a brighter future
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Thomas Jefferson of Virginia
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To explain to the world why the colonies were choosing to separate from Great Britain
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From the consent of the governed/citizens
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Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinesS)
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Southerners felt it would lead to demands to free the slaves
Merchants in the slave trade might be offended
They thought it was unfair to blame the king
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On July 4, 1776