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A delegation from the Continental Congress tried to visit King George III. He refused to see them. It was obvious that he was not interested in the concerns of the colonies even if they spoke with one voice. The British burned the cities of Charleston, Mass, and Norfolk, Virginia, and raped the women. (Years later John Jay said that the burning of Norfolk was the biggest mistake the British committed.) Then the British sent an army and occupied New York City.
On June 9 of 1776, Representative Richard Lee of Virginia made a motion that the colonies declare their independence from England. John Adams of Massachusetts seconded the motion. There was opposition so the the buck was passed to a committee. The continental congress appointed a committee consisting of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, to write the Declaration of Independence. The committee argued about how they should go about it. Adams, the court room lawyer, thought they should argue out the issues and present the best case. Jefferson thought they should present a reasoned argument for independence. Benjamin Franklin then assigned Thomas Jefferson the job of writing the declaration. After Jefferson presented his document, Adams and Franklin made a few minor changes. It was then presented to the Continental Congress. Jefferson's Declaration was so well presented and thought through that no one in the Congress opposed it. While the Congress made a few changes it approved it unanimously.
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What changes came to New jersey when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
They believed that the British would accept the declaration of Independence
Why did Thomas Jefferson write the declaration of independance?
well at first it was said that he didnt want to but everyone else decided that he was the best writer out of them all so he then decided that he would write the declaration of idependenceIt was written because not many people had freedom so Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence for making freedom and independence.Jefferson wished to persuade other colonists to join him in overthrowing British rule, and he succeeded.He wanted the colonists to be aware of the kings tyranny and wanted the king to see that America was to be recognized as a free and independent country.
If you had to write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 what would you include?
There are many things I would write in the Declaration of Independence. One thing that pops into my mind would be that future presidents are not able to change or modify anything in this declaration.
What would the effect on our lives today be if the declaration of independence never was written?
America would have a different set of rules to live by... the rest of the planet would continue independently.
What document states that all people have inalienable rights?
That would be the Declaration of Independence, signed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Who was the main person responsible for drafting the declaration of independence?
No one was solely responsible for the Declaration of independence. It was written by several different men, not based one just one mans opinion. A better Question would be "Who influenced the making of the Declaration of independence the most."
A justification for the American Revolution can be found in which of the following historical documents?
Mayflower CompactFundamental Orders of ConnecticutConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceYour answer is "D", Declaration of Independence
What changes came to New jersey when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
They believed that the British would accept the declaration of Independence
Why did Thomas Jefferson write the declaration of independance?
well at first it was said that he didnt want to but everyone else decided that he was the best writer out of them all so he then decided that he would write the declaration of idependenceIt was written because not many people had freedom so Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence for making freedom and independence.Jefferson wished to persuade other colonists to join him in overthrowing British rule, and he succeeded.He wanted the colonists to be aware of the kings tyranny and wanted the king to see that America was to be recognized as a free and independent country.
What would happen if the US decided to start counting years from our declaration of independence?
what would happen if the untied states decdided to start counting years from our declartion of independce (1776)? what year would it be now?
How were you affected by the Declaration of Independence?
without the declaration we would have no rights, nor a democracy
If you had to write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 what would you include?
There are many things I would write in the Declaration of Independence. One thing that pops into my mind would be that future presidents are not able to change or modify anything in this declaration.
How does the declaration of independence continue to shape America today?
The Declaration of Independence shows what the USA will not put up with then and now. The Colonies were tired of GB telling them what to do. Without the Declaration we would not be free today. The Declaration pretty much told GB that they were willing to wadge war against them and the Colonies won,which is why we are free today. The Declaration of Independence is the reason for the Constitution.
What would the effect on our lives today be if the declaration of independence never was written?
America would have a different set of rules to live by... the rest of the planet would continue independently.
What document states that all people have inalienable rights?
That would be the Declaration of Independence, signed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Would declaration of independence be primary or secondary source?
It would be a primary sourcebecause it is word for word as it was written. In a similar more obscure way, letters written by Adams to Jefferson are primary sources.
Who was 34 when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
Most of the people born in 1742 would have been 34 when the Declaration of Independence was signed. That would include thousands of people throughout the country.
