1. Section 3: Ideas Behind the Revolution
Chapter 4
Section 3: Ideas Behind the Revolution

2. Common Sense Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine January 1776
Persuaded many people to support a complete break from Britain

3. The Declaration of Independence
Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia May 1775
The Delegates
Deeply divided on Revolt

4. Sam & John Adams, Patrick Henry, & Richard Henry Lee leaned towards independence
John Dickinson favored a compromised to increase self rule

5. Olive Branch Petition Rejected by King in Nov.
Expressed the colonists’ continued loyalty &
begged the king to halt
the fighting

6. June- Committee to prepare the Declaration
Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, & Franklin

7. Drafting a Declaration
Influenced by the Enlightenment
Emphasized the thinking of science & reason to improve society
Ideas of John Locke

8. Parts of the Declaration
4 sections
1.Preamble- Introduction
2.Declaration of rights
Natural rights -John Locke(unalienable rights)
Can’t be taken away
Liberty, Life, Property
People form governments to protect their natural rights

9. People have the right to revolt & replace their government
Consent of the governed
3. List of complaints against the King
Complaints/ grievances
Rule of law
4. Resolution of independence

10. The Declaration is Adopted
Ratified July 4, 1776

11. “Remember the Ladies”
Abigail Adams pleaded with her husband to give women more rights
Also thought slavery should be addressed by Congress