jul 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence Key Concept 3.2,II

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The Declaration of Independence signed on the July 4, 1776 came together when Congress decided that the colonies had the rights to be independent and free states,” The colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states” as stated by Richard Henry Lee. The five that were selected to draft the document were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson. Of the five, Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the declaration which would be influenced by John Locke’s natural rights and social contract.