jul 4, 1776 - Declaration fof Independence
Description:
*In 1776, America finally got their Independence from Britain, and wrote the Declaration of Independence.* This document was written by the founding fathers of America. These people were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration was based on ideas from John Locke, natural rights, and social contracts. Key Concept 3.2, II.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1776
Now
~ 249 years ago