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What connection is there between the Declaration of Independence and hemp?
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In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was drafted on hemp paper.
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Could hemp grow in Mozambique?
yes hemp can grow in every african country
How widespread was the cultivation of hemp in North American by the 1850s?
By the 1850s, hemp had become the third largest agricultural crop grown in North America.
Where is hemp in India mainly found?
in indiaduffers
What animals did farmers in New France raise?
The crops grown in New France were Flax and Hemp.
What are the release dates for Whispering Smith - 1961 The Hemp Reeger Case 1-11?
Whispering Smith - 1961 The Hemp Reeger Case 1-11 was released on: USA: 17 July 1961
What was the declaration of independence written?
Hemp paper.
Is the Declaration of Independence written on hemp?
no, the declaration of independence is written on parchment which is dried animal skin. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_history.html However, the first 2 copies/drafts were written on cannabis hemp paper. Source: http://naihc.org/hemp_information/hemp_facts.html and http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1039647/
What material is the Declaration of Independence made of?
The material used to make the paper form of the Declaration of Independence was Cannabis Hemp aka Marihuana. Hemp was used to make 90% of all clothing back in those days. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had massive plantations of cannabis to make over 25,000 products for various usages, to include medical uses such as toothaches, arthritis etc.. Without hemp, our rights wouldn't exists today.
What kind of paper were the dunlap broadsides of the declaration of independence printed on?
There were several drafts of the Declaration of Independence written before one was agreed upon to send to the King of England. The first drafts were written on the cheapest paper of the day which was created by use of hemp.
What was written on the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was written on parchment. The term parchment is a general term for an animal skin which has been prepared for writing or printing. Parchment has been made for centuries, and is usually calf, goat, or sheep skin.
Is u.s. money made of hemp?
In 1631, hemp was used as money throughout American colonies (and in 1776, the American 'Declaration of Independence' was drafted on hemp paper). Current US currency is made of 25 percent linen and 75 percent cotton. Threaded throughout the paper money are red and blue synthetic fibers of different length. These are used for security and as a deterrent to forgeries.
On what material was the original declaration of independence drafted?
ParchmentThe Declaration of Independence is written on vellum parchment, which is made from sheepskin and written in Iron Gall Ink. HempMany supporters of the legalization of marijuana often mistakenly say that the Declaration of Independence is written on hemp but they are only partially correct.The original drafts of The Declaration of Independence were written on paper material made from Hemp which is, yes, the same plant as marijuana.The majority of paper at the time was made from a combination of hemp and flax as well as the occasional use of a verity of recycled cloth fibers.The final document which is housed in the National Archives was treated as any other important historical document at the time and indeed even to day would be. After the final product was approved (which happened to be on hemp paper) it was then transferred to a fine Vellum parchment made of sheepskin which was the practice for any significant document for well over a millennium.
What is the difference between hemp which is called jute and hemp which is called sleek?
Hemp isn't jute... Hemp is from a different plant. It has longer fibres and is softer. So jute is used for stronger fabrics for furnishings, and hemp is used for clothing.
What word is between helmet and herb?
Hemp, hen, hepatitus, hem, her
Why was Thomas Jefferson important in American history?
3rd President of the United StatesJefferson's Draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776)signed the Declaration of IndependenceJefferson is credited with several inventions, including the swivel chair, a pedometer, a machine to make fiber from hemp, a letter-copying machine, and the lazy susan.
What is the plural form of hemp?
The plural form of hemp is hemp.
Who did Jamaica gain independence from?
Jamaica was a british colony man; They first grew hemp for the royal navy before anyone heard of 4;20
