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Social Studies Chapter 9 Study Guide
7 cards·by Anthony.Adams
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
That British government abused the rights of American colonists
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence dangerous?
traitors were put to death by hanging
What were three decisions made by the Second Continental Congress?
form the Continental Army, John Hancock, serving as president of congress, declared
Washington
What argument did the Declaration of Independence make?
They wanted freedom from the British
How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans?
It gave Americans hope
Why was Paine's Common Sense convincing to many people?
He was Explaining why they would
How did Washington force the British out of Boston?
They had cannons pointing at the British