the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain

He was a delegate from Virginia at the Second Continental Congress and wrote the Declaration of Independence. He later served as the third President of the United States.

This English philosopher argued that all men were born with natural rights and that a government's purpose was to protect these rights

Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence whose statue is atop the Mall of Georgia

represented Georgia in the 2nd contenintal congress , he was declared a enemy of the crown after he signed the declaration of independence

One of Georgia's signers of the Declaration of Independence

introduction to a declaration

type of fighting in which soldiers use swift hit-and-run attacks against the enemy

the site where George Washington and his troops endured a harsh winter without proper food, shelter, or clothing. Because of the support of Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, once warmer weather returned, Washington's army was able to become better trained.

French military leader that helped Washington and the Continental Army. He was actually given a command in the Continental Army. He returned to France in 1778 to help his homeland fight the British following France's treaty with the US.

On Christmas day at night, Washington's soldiers began crossing the Deleware River. The next morning, they suprise attacked the British mercenaries which were Hessians.

On Christmas day at night, Washington's soldiers began crossing the Delaware River. The next morning, they surprise attacked the British mercenaries which were Hessians.

Battle which was the "turning point" in the Revolutionary War. This US victory led to France becoming an ally in the fight for freedom.

The last major battle of the war in which Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. With France as our ally, the revolutionary war was over! Colonists-1/British-0!

Virginian, patriot, general, and president. Lived at Mount Vernon. Led the Revolutionary Army in the fight for independence. First President of the United States.

the commander of British troops in the South, best known for his defeat at the Battle of Yorktown

This treaty ended the Revolutionary War, recognized the independence of the United States. This treaty was the result of more than two years of negotiation.

this document, the nations first constitution, was adopted by the second continental congress in 1781 during the revolution. the document was limited because states held most of the power, and congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or control coinage.

The official army of the colonies, created by second continental congress, made up of farmers, frontiersmen, and volunteers. George Washington was its commander.

George Washington was not only task to face one of the most powerful armies in the world, many farmers, frontiersmen, and volunteers would only commit to short terms of service. His army was underfunded, under supplied, and suffered horribly as a result.

After signing the DOI, Continental Congress sent this man to Paris to form an open alliance with France. After the American victory at Saratoga, th French agreed to ally with the US.

US ally that agreed to provide money, troops, and the French navy to help fight the British.

Colonists who remained loyal to England.

Principle asserted by Thomas Jefferson proclaiming the idea that all men were created equal with certain inalienable (natural) rights that governments cannot take away.

Ideology espoused by John Locke to which an implied contract exists between governments and citizens. Locke also believed that all people are born with certain "natural rights" including life, liberty, and property.