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10 Cards in this Set
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On June 7 what did Richard Henry Lee of Virginia say about the United Colonies? |
¨That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states...¨ |
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Who were the five men who were in the commette? |
Franklin, Adams, Livingston, Sherman and Jefferson. |
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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Who did Jefferson use for ideas in the Declaration? |
Jefferson used ideas from English philosopher John Locke. |
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Who was the first person to sign the Declaration? |
John Hancock |
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How long did Jefferson work on it ? |
He worked for two and a half weeks in the parlor of his rented rooms. |
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What was Jefferson known for? |
He was known for his skill as a writer. |
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When did Congress made changes in Jeffersons draft of the Independence? |
From Late tuesday July 2 through Thursday July 4th. |
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Who was the President of Congress? |
John Hancock signed the document making it legal and binding. |
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What did the Declaration state? |
It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. |
