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The request for a statement explaining why colonies should be independent was famously directed to Thomas Jefferson, who was tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was chosen by the Continental Congress, which included figures like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, who contributed to the discussion and revision of the document. Jefferson articulated the colonies' grievances against British rule, emphasizing the principles of individual rights and self-governance.
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Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Robert Livingston Thomas Jefferson and were asked to write a statement explaining why the colonies should be independent?
Yes and it is called the Declaration of Independence.
What was Benjamin Franklin views on government?
Ben Franklin believed that the colonies should join together and become independant.
What was the main issue during the Second Continental Congress?
that everyone was okay with a Monarchy, and it's CLEARLY NOT okay!!Should the colonies declare themselves an independent nation, or should they stay under British rule?
What 2 documents were written by Thomas Paine and what was the significance of each?
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" papers. Both of these talked about independence: why the colonies should declare independence from Great Britain and how the colonists should go about becoming independent.
Is the word colonies capitalized when it is used in the phrase English colonies?
Yes it should.
Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Robert Livingston Thomas Jefferson and were asked to write a statement explaining why the colonies should be independent?
Yes and it is called the Declaration of Independence.
Who was asked to write a statement explaining why the colonies should be independent?
Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Robert Livingston Thomas Jefferson John Adams
Did the Daughters of Liberty think the colonies should become independent?
Yes.
How did the British respond to the second continental congress?
they chose a committe to write the delaration of independence explaining why the colonies should be free
What documents proclaims that these united colonies should be free and independent states?
The declaration of independence!
What were john Hancocks beliefs?
John Hancock believed that the colonies should be completely independent from Great Britain.
What was Benjamin Franklin views on government?
Ben Franklin believed that the colonies should join together and become independant.
Who declared in 1823 no European nation should attempt to regain the newly independent Latin American colonies?
james monroe.
How did the Second Continental Congress respond to the British policies?
they chose a committe to write the delaration of independence explaining why the colonies should be free
If Hess Enterprises purchased a building for 2000000 in 1997 and in 2010 an independent appraiser assessed the value at 4400000 At what amount should the building appear on the financial statement?
If Hess Enterprises purchased a building for 2000000 in 1997 and in 2010 an independent appraiser assessed the value at 4400000 At what amount should the building appear on the financial statement?
How did India got the state of Pakistan?
Pakistan is an independent country and no one got any of its state. I think you should ask your question again explaining what actually you want to inquire about.
What did Richard Henry lee propose?
They should be free and all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is totally dissolved
