American Revolution: Declaring Independence
Continue with Second Continental Congress
-three important decisions are made:
1-declare independence-create emergency government
2-Thomas Jefferson is appointed to write the "treasonous" document
3-George Washington is appointed to command the "new" continental army
Declaration of Independence
3 parts:
1) introduction-reasons why they have s right to separate from Great Britain (mother country)
2) grievances (complaints) against the crown and parliament
3) reborn as the 13 United States of America
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