Rebellion Becomes Revolution page 180. 1. The publication of which pamphlet helped convince many Americans that it was time to fight for independence?

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Rebellion Becomes Revolution page 180

1. The publication of which pamphlet helped convince many Americans that it was time to fight for independence? Common Sense by Thomas Paine

2. What did Thomas Paine ridicule (make fun of)? The idea that kings ruled by the will of God

3. How many copies did Common Sense sell in the Colonies in three months? 100,000

4. What did Congress adopt in May of 1776? 4. What did Congress adopt in May of 1776? Congress adopted a resolution authorizing each of the 13 colonies to establish its own government.

5. Who was on the Committee to draft a Declaration of Independence? Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson:

6. Why did the committee choose Jefferson to write the Declaration? He was an excellent writer and he came from Virginia (this would get southern support)

7. When did the Declaration of Independence pass Congress? July 2, 1776 John Adams thought this date would be the one that Americans would celebrate!

8. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted and signed by Congress? July 4, 1776