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effects of the revolutionary war - declaration of independence

1. what was the main purpose of the declaration of independence?
2. after breaking some of their ties with england, what had the colonies already established?
3. who was chosen to draft the declaration of independence?
4. who were the 4 other members of congress that help jefferson compose it?
5. what were 2 things that thomas jefferson explained in the declaration of independence?
6. in philadelphia, pennsylvania, who was the declaration presented to?

Explanation:

1. The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to announce the colonies' separation from England and justify their right to do so by stating natural - rights principles and grievances against the British crown.
2. After breaking some ties with England, the colonies had already established self - governing assemblies and local institutions to manage internal affairs.
3. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence.
4. The four other members of the committee that helped Jefferson compose it were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
5. Jefferson explained the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and also listed the colonists' grievances against King George III in the Declaration of Independence.
6. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Declaration was presented to the Second Continental Congress.

Answer:

1. To announce separation from England and justify it.
2. Self - governing assemblies and local institutions.
3. Thomas Jefferson.
4. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston.
5. Natural rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness) and colonists' grievances against King George III.
6. The Second Continental Congress.