Towards independence

Olive branch petition

-It is a petition sent to George the third asking him to end the quarrel.

-The kings response was he delayed colonies to be opened and avowed rebellion.

Common sense

-the quote was "We must be independent or slaves."

-Thomas Paine published it

-It basically talked about Americans didn't owe King George any loyalty.

-He helped persuade thousands of colonists that independence was not only sensible, but the key to a brighter future.