Debate over Independence - 06/15/25

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Committee of Five

Group chosen in 1776 to draft the Declaration of Independence

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Members of the Committee

Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Sherman, Livingston

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Jefferson’s role

Chosen to write the Declaration for his strong writing skills

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Influence on Jefferson

Inspired by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke

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Purpose of Declaration

To explain why the colonies wanted independence from Britain

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Support goal

Hoped to gain support from powerful European countries

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Draft date

First draft was sent to Congress on July 2, 1776

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Adoption date

Declaration was officially adopted on July 4, 1776

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Why it mattered

Marked the birth of the United States and its ideals of freedom

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