Chapter 6 Review/Study Guide

Know why the Declaration of Independence was written

Know who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence

Know the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition

Know the certain rights that all people are born with according to the Dec. of Ind.

Know the main impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense in the colonies

Know why the British withdrew from Boston in 1776

Be able to match a famous quote to its owner

Know why slavery was not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence

Know about Ticonderoga

Know why the petition sent to the king by Congress was called an “olive branch”

Study pictures and maps in chapter 6 and be able to interpret them

Design a cover for a book on the Declaration of Independence. The book’s cover should include the following:

· A short catchy title that will make people want to read it

· At least 3 pictures

· A one-sentence recommendation of the book

Be able to interpret a cartoon

Know about author’s “point of view”