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Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Common Sense, Results of Common Sense, Virginia Resolution and more. Chapter 6 -section 1 A Nation Declares Independence pages 170-173 Focus Question: Why did many colonists favor declaring independence? Who was Thomas Paine? qquad qquad What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"? qquad peclaraticn ef inderendence qquad What did Virginia representative Richard Henry Lee introduce to Congress? qquad qquad qquad Who wrote the Declaration of “A Nation Declares Independence” Focus Question: Why did many colonists favor declaring independence? A Call for Independence Colonists Divided History document from Berea High School, 3 pages, Chapter 6, Section 1: A Nation Declares Independence pg.170-173 Key Terms and People Thomas Paine The author of a 50- page pamphlet titled Common Sense and he was also the author of The Crisis resolution A formal statement of opinion preamble Introduction Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What proposal did Richard Henry Lee make to Congress?, What does the Declaration of Independence say about people's rights?, How did the Declaration change the nature of the American Revolution? and more. – Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 11/6/2014 Section 1 A Nation Declares Independence Why did many colonists favor declaring independence? A Call for Independence • At the beginning of 1776, many colonists still hoped for a peaceful resolution to conflict with Britain. Chapter 6 Section 1: Objectives • Find out how Thomas Paine stirred support for independence. • Understand the meaning and structure of the Declaration of Independence. • Learn how Congress finally agreed to separate from England. Key Terms and People Thomas Paine preamble The Declaration of Independence changed the nature of Revolution by because there were no longer Patriots fighting for fairer treatment from Britain. They were now, fighting to create a new nation. We got a test Tuesday (p. 1,3,7) or Wednesday (2,4) STUDY!!! You also need to know the delegates from the Continental Congress that signed the Declaration After reading all of the sections, viewing students' notes, and watching each presentation you will be able to respond to the objectives from this chapter. Section 1 - A Nation Declares Independence. Find out how Thomas Paine stirred support for independence. Understand the meaning and structure of the Declaration of Independence. Enhanced Document Preview: Chapter 6, Section 1: A Nation Declares Independence, pg. 170-173. Key Terms and People Thomas Paine He is the author of a 50- page pamphlet titled Common Sense and was also the author of The Crisis. Section 1: States general ideas about society and government “We hold these truths to be self-evident” --- obvious to all “All men are created equal” “Endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights” Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Chapter 6 Section 1 A Nation Declares Independence Terms and People • Thomas Paine - American colonist and author of Common Sense • Richard Henry Lee - delegate who introduced a resolution calling for independence to the Second Continental Congress • resolution - formal Congress declares war, approves treaties, names diplomats, resolves interstate disputes, defines coinage. A quorum of nine of the thirteen states is required for Congress to take action. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The Declaration of Independence, Common Sense, Thomas Paine and more. Chapter 6 section 1, a nation declares independence. Flashcards; Learn; What is the Declaration of Independence used to explain why colonists wanted to break away A Nation Declares Independence Chapter 6 Section 1 For Americans in 1776, however, declaring independence was a serious and frightening step. The colonists were challenging one of the most powerful nations in the world—and risking their lives. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like With only 1/3 of colonists being Patriots, why were Patriots (like John Adams) finding it hard to win others to the cause of independence?, What 50-page pamphlet encouraged Patriots to push for Independence? Who wrote it?, What Virginian first called the Continental Congress for a resolution to declare independence from England The Declaration of Independence has four parts: the Preamble, the Declaration of Natural Rights, the List of Grievances, and the Resolu- tion of Independence. The Pream- b e states why the Declaration was written.
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