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The Declaration of Independence was a letter written to King George telling him that the colonists wanted to be free. It is considered a war document because it is really what started the Revolutionary War.
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What are the signers of the declaration of independence called?
"Founders" is the general term for the people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Whose was first signature to appear on the declaration of independence?
John Hancock, his signature is also the largest on the document
Who were the 3 notable responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were the core of the group responsible for the Declaration of Independence with Jefferson doing most of the writing. Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman were also on the committee but did not significantly contribute to the actual document.
How do you explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was sung by Thomas Alfred Edison marking the USA to claim its independence from England. It was also made for the people, so they could be a democracy.
Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
Five people made The Declaration of Independence, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman. John Adams wrote the first draft but, Thomas Jefferson wrote the final document.
Why was the Declaration of Indepence an important document for our country?
Because it gave us our freedom and it also gave us Independence Day.
What are the signers of the declaration of independence called?
"Founders" is the general term for the people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
What were the signers of the declaration of independence called?
They could be called traitors if asking the king, but they also could be called rebels or patriot.
Whose was first signature to appear on the declaration of independence?
John Hancock, his signature is also the largest on the document
What was the longest part of the Declaration of Independence?
By far the longest part of the Declaration of Independence is the Indictment of King George III, which is also called the "List of Grievances."
Should the Declaration of Independence be revered?
I would say that the Declaration of Independence should be respected, but not revered. It is an important document, which established the ideological basis for the creation of the United States of America, but it is not holy. The US itself is a great country, but it also has a very flawed history.
Is the Declaration of Independence about religion?
NO- Not really. There is a reference to a Creator which is a sort of religious reference, but the document is a justification for the declaration of independence from British rule. One justification is what is known as universal human rights. These rights can be based on religion but are also accepted by philosophers and ethicists with no religious basis.
Who were the 3 notable responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were the core of the group responsible for the Declaration of Independence with Jefferson doing most of the writing. Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman were also on the committee but did not significantly contribute to the actual document.
Where does sign your john Henry come from?
The phrase is actually "sign your John Hancock." and comes from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock's signature is by far the largest signature on the document; he was also the first to sign the document.
What was the declaration of rights and grievances?
The original Declaration of Rights and Grievances was written by the Stamp Act Congress in 1765. It raised fourteen objections to British policies and called upon King George and Parliament to address the complaints of the colonists.Another document called the "Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress" was written by the First Continental Congress 9 years later in 1774, and is also referred to as the Declaration of Rights and Grievances. This document was written in response to the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) and more closely resembled the grievances of the Declaration of Independence (1776).
Who was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was also the longest living signer of Declaration of Independence.
Did John Adams sign the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, John Adams did sign the declaration of independence and he is also from Massachusetts
