Tuesday, October 1, 13

Continental Congress - 1776

What sectors of colonial life are represented? Which ones are not represented?

What concerns did people have as they drafted the document?

What other important event is going on in the colonies in 1776 other than this meeting?

How do you think the King and Parliament felt about this meeting?

Tuesday, October 1, 13

Tuesday, October 1, 13

The Horse of america throwing his master

What does the horse represent?

Who is on the horse?

Why might the horse want to throw off the rider?

What is the artist’s intended message?

Was the artist a loyalist or patriot?

Tuesday, October 1, 13

Tuesday, October 1, 13

Thomas Paine

Political journalist

Came to America in 1774 (Benjamin Franklin’s Suggestion)

1st job in America - editor of Pennsylvania Magazine

1776 - He published Common Sense

Tuesday, October 1, 13

Tuesday, October 1, 13

Common sense

Published in 1776 by Thomas Paine

Most effective propaganda for colonial cause

It was “Common Sense” to break away from England and establish American Republic

Demand immediate independence from England

Sold 500,000 copies in 6 months

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