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Franklin along with Adams, Jefferson, Sherman, and Livingston were assigned to the committee to draft a declaration justifying the decision for independence. Franklin had little to do with the first draft which was left to Jefferson ( Adams stated that Jefferson could "write ten times better than I.") partly because Jefferson was a Virginian and because none of the committee appreciated what an important document it would become. Franklin was also happy to leave the task to another. He stated " I am just recovering from a severe fit of gout, which has kept me from Congress and company almost ever since you left us." Besides gout Franklin suffered from rashes, boils, and related lesions. Jefferson sat down to write and would send a message to Franklin " Will Doctor Franklin be so good to peruse it and suggest such alterations as his more enlarged view of the subject will dictate?" He treated Jefferson's writing gently and suggested changes, but Congress was more harsh.
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What where ben Franklins political issues?
what was Ben Franklins attitude toward the new constitution
How did the patriots act toward the Declaration of Independence?
The patriots were for the Declaration of independence i.e. Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson etc.
What event in 1763 was signifacant to the independence movement?
The harsh British policies toward the North America after 1763.
Themes of Beka Lamb by Zee Edgell?
Beka Lamb's theme is mainly about the struggle for independence and a movement toward self sustainability. The book mirrors Belize's movement towards independence in the early 1980's.
When was Toward Independence created?
Toward Independence was created in 1948.
What is the duration of Toward Independence?
The duration of Toward Independence is 1800.0 seconds.
What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the movement toward independence?
Tomas Jefferson's role was to advertise the railroad transportation to fourth of July celebration, 1876.
What was Benjamin Franklin's John Hancock's Thomas Jefferson's and George Washington's role in the movement toward independence?
Benjamin Franklin- 1765 during the Stamp Act crisis, he represented the colonies in London and he helped secure the repeal of the act. John Hancock- He funded many Patriot groups including the Sons of Liberty. Thomas Jefferson- He served in the Virginia legislature. George Washington- George Washington was a chosen to be the army's commander.
Who was the leader pushing the colonies toward independence during this time period?
One of the key leaders pushing the American colonies toward independence was Thomas Jefferson. He played a crucial role as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, articulating the colonies' desire for freedom from British rule. Alongside figures like George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, Jefferson helped galvanize public sentiment and unite the colonies in their struggle for independence.
8 How did World War 2 affect the movement toward decolonization?
It diverted the attention of the colonizer countries, which gave the colonized people a chance to revolt and fight for their independence.
Which man was mostly closely assoicated with the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the majority of the Declaration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston giving input toward it's wording.
What was a major step toward Canadian independence?
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