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