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Adams and Franklin both expressed skepticism and concern regarding Jefferson's document, particularly in relation to its tone and implications for unity among the colonies. Adams worried that the strong language might alienate potential allies, while Franklin focused on the need for a practical approach to garner support for independence. Despite their reservations, both ultimately recognized the necessity of a declaration to rally public sentiment and justify the break from British rule. Their responses reflected a balance between caution and the urgency of the revolutionary cause.
What else can I help you with?
Who led the Americans' negotiations with France?
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams
Did James Madison wrote the Declaration of Independence?
No. A committee consisting of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson was assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence. Franklin and Adams had Jefferson write the document and then they made slight editorial modifications before presenting it to congress.
What role did John Adams and Benjamin Franklin play in the writing of the declaration?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson had been assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence. John Adams was a brash courtroom lawyer wanting to argue out every point. Thomas Jefferson was a quiet scholar wanting to reason his way through the problem. Benjamin Franklin could see the issues and solve problems almost instantly. He saw that Adams and Jefferson could not work together and assigned Jefferson the job of writing the Declaration. When Jefferson finished the Declaration, Franklin and Adams went over it and made suggestions and changes, but the document was basically Jefferson's.
Who were the 3 colonists that signed the Treaty of Paris?
John Adams, John Jay and Benjamin Franklin
Who were Alexander Hamilton's friends?
Washington,ben franklin,john adams ,benjamin franklin
Who led the Americans' negotiations with France?
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams
Why did Adams like and dislike about Jefferson's draft?
what didd adams like and dislike about jeffersons draft
How many authors wrote the declaration of independence?
One. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document with input by John Adams and Ben Franklin.
Why did Galileo sign a declaration?
No. He was an Italian and not alive in 1776. The document was written by Jefferson with the help,of Adams and Franklin. It listed the wrongs of the king towards to colonies.
What is Franklin Pierce Adams's birthday?
Franklin Pierce Adams was born on November 15, 1881.
When was Franklin Pierce Adams born?
Franklin Pierce Adams was born on November 15, 1881.
When did Franklin Pierce Adams die?
Franklin Pierce Adams died on March 23, 1960 at the age of 78.
Who were Thomas Jefferson's major collaborators in writing the Declaration of Independence?
As I know from reading a biography of John Adams by David McCullough, both Benjamin Franklin and John Adams worked with Jefferson to create the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote majority of the document all on his own, but both Franklin and Adams helped to direct the document to apply to all types of religions and people. Jefferson originally had the claim, "we hold these truths to be true before God." Franklin, feeling that the line was a little too direct, changed the sentence to "we hold these truths to be self-evident."
Did James Madison wrote the Declaration of Independence?
No. A committee consisting of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson was assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence. Franklin and Adams had Jefferson write the document and then they made slight editorial modifications before presenting it to congress.
How old was Franklin Pierce Adams at death?
Franklin Pierce Adams died on March 23, 1960 at the age of 78.
What role did John Adams and Benjamin Franklin play in the writing of the declaration?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson had been assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence. John Adams was a brash courtroom lawyer wanting to argue out every point. Thomas Jefferson was a quiet scholar wanting to reason his way through the problem. Benjamin Franklin could see the issues and solve problems almost instantly. He saw that Adams and Jefferson could not work together and assigned Jefferson the job of writing the Declaration. When Jefferson finished the Declaration, Franklin and Adams went over it and made suggestions and changes, but the document was basically Jefferson's.
How were Jefferson and Franklin and Adams different?
Franklin was never president, and Jefferson (republican) and Adams (federalist) were of different political parties with completely different views. [Jefferson and Adams were both president]
