The Colonies Declare Independence Chapter 6.2

Urging Independence Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense. Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution to the Continental Congress.

Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense.

Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution to the Continental Congress.

The Declaration Committee John Adams Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson Robert Livingston Roger Sherman

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

Robert Livingston

Roger Sherman

Jefferson wrote the rough draft. The committee made 47 changes before it was given to Congress, who made 39 more changes.

Jefferson wrote the rough draft.

The committee made 47 changes before it was given to Congress, who made 39 more changes.

Parts of the Declaration of Independence 1. Natural Rights 2. British Wrongs 3. Independence

1. Natural Rights

2. British Wrongs

3. Independence