Matching Pairs 2nd Continential CongressOnline version Match the people, places and things associated with the 2nd Continential Congress by Bobbi Wood 1 July 4, 1776 2 Thomas Paine 3 According to the Declaration of Independence, when government becomes abusive, what do the people have the right to do? 4 Thomas Jefferson 5 Taxation and Waging War against the colonist 6 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 7 Country that the colonist are breaking away from 8 King George III 9 George Washington 10 Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness 11 Served at President to the 2nd Continential Congress He signed his name rather large! 12 Olive Branch Petition Great Britain John Hancock The people can abolish or alter their government Grievances listed against the King of Englad The date of the Declaration of Independence Unalienable rights given to people in the Declaration of Independence Where the 1st and 2nd Continential Congress met Chosen to lead the Continential Army Wrote "Common Sense" which inspired more colonist to claim independence from Britain. Ruler of England Main author of the Declaration of Independence A letter written by the 2nd Continential Congress at their attempt at Peace with the King