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  1. Chapter 3, Section 2 Declaring Independence

  2. Paine’s Common Sense • In January of 1776, Thomas Paine, published a 47-page pamphlet entitled Common Sense. • Common Sense inspired American colonists to challenge British authority. duh

  3. Paine’s Common Sense • Common Sense: • Urged separation from Great Britain • Argued that citizens, not monarchs, should make laws • Argued for economic freedom and the right to military self-defense • Cried out against tyranny, the abuse of government power • Reached a wide audience, selling some 500,000 copies

  4. Paine’s Common Sense • Main Idea 1: • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense led many colonists to support independence. duh

  5. Independence for Colonies • Many colonial leaders agreed with Thomas Paine’s ideas in Common Sense. • The Second Continental Congress created a committee in June 1776 to write a document declaring independence Brilliant!

  6. Independence for Colonies • The Declaration of Independence formally announced the break with Great Britain • Tomas Jefferson was the main author • It was officially approved on July 4, 1776

  7. "Yes, we must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.“ – Ben Franklin

  8. Independence for Colonies • The Declaration ignored many colonists • Did not address the rights of women • Did not recognize the rights of enslaved African Americans

  9. Independence for Colonies • Patriots were colonials who chose to fight for independence. • About 40 to 45 percent of Americans were Patriots

  10. Independence for Colonies • Loyalists, sometimes called Tories, were colonials who remained loyal to Britain. • About 20 to 30 percent of Americans were Loyalists. • About 20-25 percent of colonials remained neutral.

  11. Independence for Colonies • Main Idea 2: Colonists had differing reactions to the Declaration of Independence.

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