Declaration of Independence and the articles of confederation
The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
The two key documents written and adopted by the Second Continental Congress were the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, proclaimed the thirteen colonies' separation from British rule. The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, established the first governing framework for the United States, outlining the powers of the national government and its relationship with the states.
It was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
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* Proposed in 1777 * Completed in 1781 * Legally united several Soverign and independent states * Last draft written in 1777 * Adopted by the 2nd Continental Congress
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The Declaration of Independence was written and signed. (1776)
The document was written by Thomas Jefferson, and edited by the Continental congress
The actual wording of the Declaration of Independence was primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson. He was appointed by the Continental Congress to create the document, which was then reviewed and edited by other members, including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The Declaration was formally adopted on July 4, 1776, marking the colonies' assertion of independence from British rule.
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