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We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. - And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
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∙ 14y agoWe, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as free and independent states, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do. And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
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What is important about Philadelphia?
philadelphia is important is because of the signing of the declaration of independence
Who approved the declaration of indepence to be passed nd made formal?
The second Continental Congress did in October 1776. It was published for the colonies in July but not voted on until October.
What three protections does the declation of indepence?
The Declaration has no protections. It is a letter to the king telling him why the colonies are declaring independence. Jefferson does state in the opening paragraphs the reasons why they have the right to change government.
Who is Edward Rutledge?
He was a Charleston born, Oxford educated, signer or the Declaration of Indepence and South Carolina Governor. He was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence who got taken prinsonor of was then became govenor of South Carolina and died oin ofice on Jan 23 1800
Where was George Washington when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
Prior to its work on the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress included Washington as a congressman from Virginia. But he resigned his position as a delegate when Congress formed the Continental Army and appointed him commanding general on June 14, 1775. So he was unavailable to participate, or to sign the Declaration.
Whose beliefs was the declaration of indepence based on?
introduction and beliefs of the declaration of indepence
When was the Declaration of Indepence written?
In 1776
The declaration of indepence is primarily a what?
Document
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Indepence?
111
What documents was written to convince the nation to go to war with Britain The declaration of indepence of indepence The constitution The legislative article The bill of rights?
The declaration of independence
Where was the declaration of indepence signed?
philadelphia,pa
Which state was the Declaration of Indepence signed in?
it is Pennsylvania!
How many parts does the declaration of indepence have?
4
Who was the youngest to sign the declaration of indepence?
John Adams
Who was the first to sign the declaration of indepence?
John Hancock
What is the declaration of indepence about?
the declaration of incipience is about our freedom and we would not have our freedom if john Adams did not sign the paper
Who was the selected to write the declaration of indepence?
Because he was the youngest in the group
