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