jul 4, 1776 - declaration of independence
Description:
The declaration of independence is a document from the colonist to the king of britain. The main author of the declaration of independence was Thomas Jefferson who got his ideas from John Locke which was life, liberty , and pursuit happiness. The authors were Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston. Lastly, The statement adopted by the second continental congress meeting .Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1776
Now
~ 250 years ago