Franklin was back in America in May 1775 shortly after the Concord and Lexington Battles in Massachusetts. Colonies joined forces and met at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in June 1776 to manage war efforts and set the stage for independence. The Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and Founding Father Biographies: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and More Audible Audiobook – Unabridged CSA Publishing (Author, Publisher), Founding Fathers (Author), Roberto Scarlato (Narrator) 4.5 23 ratings See all formats and editions The Declaration of Independence and the Us Constitution with Bill of Rights and Amendments Plus the Articles of Confederation by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Constitutional Convention Publication date 2010-06-01 Publisher Bottom of the Hill Publishing Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive In 1776, Franklin had already accomplished many of the things he is best known for today, but would go on to sign not only the Declaration of Independence but also the Treaty of Paris, as well as the Constitution that established the United States government as we know it today. Although he was the old sage of the American Revolution and the Founding generation, Benjamin Franklin’s considerable work in the areas of journalism, science, and invention often obscure his many contributions to the creation of the Constitution and protection of American freedoms. The Declaration, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the three most important documents in American history because they express the ideals that define “We the People of the United States” and inspire free people around the world. Declaration Of Independence, Constitution Of The United States Of America, Bill Of Rights And Constitutional Amendments Paperback – February 4, 2010 by Benjamin Franklin (Author) 4.7 111 ratings Declaration Of Independence, Constitution Of The United States Of America, Bill Of Rights And Constitutional Amendments - Kindle edition by Franklin, Benjamin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States of America, Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments (Large Print) [Franklin, Benjamin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What drew the Founding Fathers to the political philosophy of John Locke?, Why was Benjamin Franklin sent to France in 1778?, What position did the original U.S constitution take on slavery? and more. IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted on the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson to assert the rights of the 13 colonies against the King of England. The document was officially adopted on July 4, 1776. John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, was first to sign the copy of the Declaration of Independence known as the Dunlap Broadside. Once an official copy was available, all 56 members of the Second Continental Congress, including Benjamin Franklin, signed. Declaration of Independence: A Transcription Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original. The Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and Founding Father Biographies: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and More - Kindle edition by Publishing, CSA, Founding Fathers. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence? A. It focused on voting for men and women. B. It focused on freedom of religion. C. It focused on the right to a jury trial. D. It focused on free elections. D. When the full Continental Congress first voted on the Declaration of Independence, it A. passed unanimously. Prior to the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin wrote some "Short Hints" for uniting the colonies as well as the treatise, "Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union." He presented the latter at the Second Continental Congress in July 1775 as a draft for a future, more formal document. The Declaration of Independence was originally written by Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Jefferson then worked together to make changes to the document. The Declaration of Independence marked the birth of our republic and set forth our “unalienable rights” to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Later, the Constitution outlined our style of government and defined the rights that are protected from intrusion by government. In 1787, Franklin served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention at age 81, becoming one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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