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How was the Declaration of independence written?
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GPT 3.5
The Declaration of Independence was primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson, although it went through a few revisions with input and edits from other members of the Second Continental Congress. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin made a few edits, but the majority of the document is attributed to Jefferson.
Jefferson began working on the draft in June 1776, and it was based on his own ideas, as well as inspired by Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke. The Declaration was written to justify the American colonies' decision to break away from British rule and declare themselves independent.
Jefferson's draft went through a committee review process, where it was revised and edited. Some changes were made to the language and structure, and certain controversial passages, such as those criticizing British support for the slave trade, were removed to ensure support from all the colonies.
On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later, on July 4, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed by the delegates.
Jefferson began working on the draft in June 1776, and it was based on his own ideas, as well as inspired by Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke. The Declaration was written to justify the American colonies' decision to break away from British rule and declare themselves independent.
Jefferson's draft went through a committee review process, where it was revised and edited. Some changes were made to the language and structure, and certain controversial passages, such as those criticizing British support for the slave trade, were removed to ensure support from all the colonies.
On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later, on July 4, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed by the delegates.