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Declaring Independence

Declaring Independence. Chapter 9 Lesson 1. The Second Continental Congress. The second Continental Congress met in May of 1775 The Continental Army was formed George Washington was named the Commander and Chief. The Second Continental Congress.

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Declaring Independence

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  1. Declaring Independence Chapter 9 Lesson 1

  2. The Second Continental Congress • The second Continental Congress met in May of 1775 • The Continental Army was formed • George Washington was named the Commander and Chief

  3. The Second Continental Congress • While Washington began to train his soldiers, the Congress made one last attempt to avoid war • Congress sent the King a letter that became known as the Olive Branch Petition

  4. Olive Branch Petition • The letter told the King that war could be avoided if the British government would give the colonists greater freedom in governing themselves. • King George III refused to even read the letter • The King told Parliament that he would use force to bring a “speedy end” to the illegal rebellion

  5. Thomas Paine • Writer an immigrant from Great Britain • His writing of "Common Sense" was so influential in spurring on the Revolutionary War that John Adams reportedly said, "Without the pen of the author of 'Common Sense,' the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain

  6. Common Sense • With the refusal of the Olive Branch Petition, many more colonists were convinced that he was no longer a good and just King. • Thomas Paine published a pamphlet called “Common Sense.” Using language that was easy to understand, Paine argued that it was time to part with Britain.

  7. Common Sense • Thomas Paine’s words were sent all over the colonies. • Many colonists discussed and debated Paine’s message • Paine’s words convinced many Americans that war was necessary.

  8. When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir. • Thomas Paine, Common Sense

  9. Declaration of Independence • On June 11, 1776, the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee of five men to write a Declaration of Independence from British Rule. • Those five men were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman.

  10. The Second Continental Congress • Jefferson wrote the first draft. The committee declared it to be almost perfect. The committee presented the document to the Congress after making a few corrections. • Following a few more changes, Thomas Jefferson's work was approved. Church bells rang out on July 4, 1776, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and our nation was officially born.

  11. America the Story of Us • Declaration of Independence • Bonus Features

  12. This time read the lyrics

  13. What did King George Think?

  14. Now it’s time to read • Chapter 9 Lesson 1 • Read the entire lesson and complete the lesson review questions in your spiral

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