Declaration of Independence

what document declared colonies free an independent states

the Declaration of Independence

the declaration of independence was written during

the American Revolution

the declaration of independence was a founding document of

the United States

the declaration of independence ended allegiance to the

British Crown

june 11- 28 1776

thomas jefferson drafted the declaration listing grievances and criticizing King George III

June 28, 1776

The Committee of Five presented the draft to Congress

July 2, 1776

Congress voted to approve independence from Great Britain

July 4, 1776

Congress adopted the final Declaration and ordered copies printed

Authors of the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R Livingston

primary author of the declaration of independence

Thomas Jefferson

when and where was thomas jefferson born

Virginia in April 13, 1743

what did thomas jefferson study

law, science, and philosophy

3rd president of the united states (1801-1809)

Thomas Jefferson

what university was founded by thomas Jefferson

UVA

thomas jefferson death

july 4th, 1826

john adams birth

october 30, 1735 in massachusetts

thomas jefferson was a member of

the continental congress

john adams urger Jefferson to do what

write the declaration of independence

who was the first vice president of the United States

john adams

who was the second of the US

John adams

john adams death

july 4th, 1826

ben franklin birth

january 17, 1706 in massachusetts

benfamin franklin education and position

self educated writer, scientist, inventor, influential colonial leader, and diplomat

who helped secure french support for the colonies

benjamin franklin

when did ben franklin die

1790

roger sherman birth

april 19, 1721 in Massachusetts

Roger Sherman education and positions

self educated lawyer and judge signed the declaration, articles of confederation, and the constitution, served in the continental congress and U.S. congress

when did roger sherman die

1793

robert livingston birth

november 27, 1746 in New York

where did robert livingston study

king’s college (columbia)

where was roger livingston a delegate from

New York

did robert livingston sign the declaration

no but supported independence

what did robert livingston later serve as

U.S. minister to France, he negotiated the Louisiana purchase

when did robert livingston die

1813

purpose of the declaration of independence

explain why the colonies sought independence, justify separation from Great Britain, Unite the colonies

core philosophy of the declaration of independence

all men are created equal, natural rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, government derives power from the consent of the governed

how many grievances against king George were there

27

abuse of power, unfair taxation, dissolving legislature, and standing armies in peacetime include some of the

grievances against king George

when was the declaration of independence signed

august 2nd 1776

how many delegates signed the declaration of indepedence

56

the signers of the declaration of independence represented the

13 colonies

first signer of the declaration of independence

john hancock

oldest signer of declaration of independence

ben franklin, 70 years old of Pennsylvania

youngest signer of the declaration of independence

edward rutledge, 26 years old of south carolina

impact and legacy of the declaration of independence

marked the birth of the United States, Symbols of freedom and self-government, inspired democratic movements worldwide, foundation of American political values, still referenced today

the thirteen colonies

Massachusetts, new hampshire, rhode island, Connecticut, new york, new jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

new england colonies

Massachusetts, new hampshire, rhode island, Connecticut

middle colonies

new york, new jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

southern colonies

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia