The Colonies Declare Independence

Chapter 6.2Chapter 6.2

Urging Independence

Thomas Paine Thomas Paine publishes publishes Common Common Sense.Sense.

Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution introduces a resolution to the Continental to the Continental Congress.Congress.

The Declaration CommitteeJohn AdamsJohn AdamsBenjamin Benjamin

FranklinFranklinThomas JeffersonThomas JeffersonRobert Robert

LivingstonLivingstonRoger ShermanRoger Sherman

Jefferson wrote the rough draft. Jefferson wrote the rough draft. The committee made 47 The committee made 47

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

Parts of the Declaration of Independence

1. Natural Rights1. Natural Rights2. British Wrongs2. British Wrongs3. Independence3. Independence