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Who put Richard Henry lees words into the declaration of independence?
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In August 1774, Lee was chosen as a delegate in the 1st continental congress in Philadelphia
But it was on June 7th 1776 (2nd contintal congress) Lee put forth the motion to the Continental Congress to declare Independence from England. Lee had returned to Virginia by the time Congress had already voted on and adopted the http://www.answers.com/topic/united-states-declaration-of-independence, but he signed the document when he returned.
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What resolution was offered by Richard Henry Lee?
Richard Henry Lee offered the resolution to declare independence and make it happen. His words inspired the beginning and making of the Declaration of Independence. Richard Henry Lee also signed the Declaration.
Person who put the following words of Richard Henry Lee into the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson?
What document are the words life liberty and the pursuit of happiness from?
The words are from the Declaration of Independence.
What important document starts with the words When in the course of human events?
It is The Declaration of Independence.
Is the declaration of independence 3000 words?
yes
What words express the point of view of the Continental Congress in the Declaration of Independence?
Richard Henry Lee included his phrase right at the end of the document. Right in the last paragraph. Also John Locke and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" inspired some of Jefferson's document.
What are the best-know words of the declaration of independence?
we the people
Who put the qoute in the Declaration of Independence 'These united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states'?
The phrase "are and of right ought to be..." was not in Jefferson's "rough" draft but was added by the Congress. To find the person (or persons) who recommended that phrase, you will need to do some research. Of the many books that examine the wording and the drafts of the Declaration of Independence and that might have a note about the author(s) of those words, three are easily available:--Pauline Maier, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence--Gary Wills, Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence--Carl Becker, Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political IdeasUnfortunately, Jefferson's extensive notes about the history and the development of the Declaration do not mention the phrase or its origin.Here is another clue that might help you in your search. On March 18, 1766, the British Parliament issued the "Declaratory Act" ("An act for the better securing the dependency of his majesty's dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain"), in which it was declared that "the said colonies and plantations in America have been, are, and of right ought to be, subordinate unto, and dependent upon the imperial crown and parliament of Great Britain; and that the King's majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons of Great Britain, in parliament assembled, (has), bath, and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever...." [emphasis added]Thus, England's own words and justification for keeping the colonies subordinate to her power and authority were turned against her when the colonies announced that "these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States...." Whether that happened by design or by coincidence, you may be able to discern after you have researched the issue.That's nice and all but...Richard Henry Lee originally said that.
Are the words United states found in the declaration of independence?
yes
What are American revolutionary war words from a z?
declaration of independence
Which US document starts When in the course of human events?
The document is the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and presented to the Second Continental Congress by the "Committee of the Five" (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin and Roger Sherman) as support for Richard Henry Lee's motion on the table "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states". The words, "When in the course of human events..." are the first seven words of the Declaration. Jefferson, as the author, began the Declaration in this manner in order to begin the detailed justification of the unprecedented act of a subject colony to declare itself independent of the mother country.
What is the most patriotic word you can think of?
Three words ... DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE!
