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What happened to the original copy of the American Declaration of Independence that was sent to King George in 1776?
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∙ 2009-03-11 05:12:29
== == The original was not sent to the king. It sits today on display in the National Archives in Washington D.C. No official notice was given by the Congress to the British government that independence had been declared. Mail packets carried printed copies to England where they were given to government officials and printed in newspapers. British officials, such as General Howe, also included copies in their official reports to London. One copy had been sent to him directly on a British ship, but the ship was blown off course and landed in Ireland. The contents of the Declaration O Independence were published in a Belfast newspaper. That copy apparently never got to King George, but others that were forwarded to King George by other people did reach him.
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∙ 2009-03-11 05:12:29
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How many copies of Declaration of Independence?
After the original Declaration of Independence was signed, 200 copies were made and distributed to the American colonies. Today, these copies are very rare and very valuable.
Where is the original Declaration of Independence?
the original declaration of Independence on display within the National Archives Building in Washington, DC :) hope this helped!
What is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
"Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776."
What is really on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776. and some stains.
Are there any typos in the original declaration of independence?
yes there are
What happened to the original Declaration of independence?
it is either kept at the white house or the national archives
What is inside the national archives museum?
the original Constitution and the original declaration of Independence
How many copies of Declaration of Independence?
After the original Declaration of Independence was signed, 200 copies were made and distributed to the American colonies. Today, these copies are very rare and very valuable.
Where is the original Declaration of Independence?
the original declaration of Independence on display within the National Archives Building in Washington, DC :) hope this helped!
What is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
"Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776."
What is original declaration of independence written on?
on parchment
What is on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776. and some stains.
Which sentiments in the original draft of the declaration of independence did the author agree with-?
The principal author of the original draft of the declaration independence, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, agreed on the sentiments that based it on the form of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Which document said America was a free country?
The Declaration of Independence is the document where the original American colonies asserted their independence from Great Britain. It was created in 1776.
What is really on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776. and some stains.
Are there any typos in the original declaration of independence?
yes there are
Who drafted the original declaration of independence?
thomas Jefferson
