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The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are often mistaken for each other, though the Declaration of Independence was written over ten years before the Constitution, in 1776. During this time, the American Revolution had just ended, and emotions were high with the thrill of liberation and the task of creating a government better than the one the colonists had left This is a side-by-side comparison of three of the drafts of the Declaration of Independence. It contains the original draft, the third draft (the one first reported to Congress) and the final draft. Differences between each draft are highlighted in different colors, revealing some very interesting The Declaration of Independence, one of America’s most important documents also went through a couple drafts before it was finally sent to the king. One significant change from the original draft to the final draft was the deletion of a passage about slavery. This lesson focuses on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in June of 1776 in Philadelphia. Students will analyze an unidentified historical document and draw conclusions about what this document was for, who created it, and why. After the document is identified as Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence, students will compare its text CHAPTER IV. DRAFTING THE DECLARATION The committee appointed June 11, 1776, to prepare a declaration of independence consisted of Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston. From a comparison of it with the facsimile of Jefferson's rough draft, it is evident that it represents the first phrasing of the paper. The text in the second column is approximately that reported by the committee to Congress, and is taken from Jefferson's rough draft. Gibson Alondria HIST 1301 PROF. Haley 22 December 2022 The introduction, as well as the phrasing, outline, and title of the document "Declaration of Independence Draft," differs dramatically from the final declaration of independence document. The paper's terminology is also slightly different. They develop and offer alternate language for the real or actual outcome of the declaration of The first two pages were reproduced in facsimile in Boyd, Declaration of Independence, 1945, pl. II, and its relation to the Declaration of Independence is discussed at p. 12–15. This lesson focuses on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in June of 1776 in Philadelphia. Students will analyze an unidentified historical document and draw conclusions about what this document was for, who created it, and why. After the document is identified as Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence, students will compare its text Overview This lesson focuses on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in June of 1776 in Philadelphia. Students will analyze an unidentified historical document and draw conclusions about what this document was for, who created it, and why. After the document is identified as Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence, students will compare Directions: Read through each version and circle or underline unfamiliar words. Then make notes, or draw lines and arrows, to identify or indicate differences between the “Rough draught” and the first printed version. Thomas Jefferson's "original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence* At the National Constitution Center, you will find rare copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are the three most important documents in American history. But why are they important, and what are their similarities and differences? And how did each document, in turn, influence the next in America’s ongoing quest for liberty and equality The Declaration of Independence The Want, Will, and Hopes of the People Declaration text | Rough Draft | Congress's Draft | Compare | Dunlap Broadside | Image | Scan Synopsis: Most students do not realize that the Declaration of Independence went through a revision process. By studying Thomas Jefferson’s original draft, students will be able to understand the editorial process that created this vital founding document. (This is Professor Julian Boyd's reconstruction of Thomas Jefferson's "original Rough draught" of the Declaration of Independence before it was revised by the other members of the Committee of Five and by Congress. So, when you see a copy of the Declaration of Independence, how do you know which version it is? And, why does that matter? The Rough Drafts. The "original" rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, in Jefferson's handwriting with passages scratched out and changed, is at the Library of Congress. The first major difference amongst the three versions of the Declaration of Independence is the title of the declaration itself. Both the first draft and the reported draft do not mention unanimity. Using carefully prepared excerpts, students compare and analyze differences between Jefferson's original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and the final version of the document. A Draft Copy On June 11, 1776, the Second Continental Congress entrusted a committee of five delegates (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman) with composing the Declaration of Independence. Comparison between the first draft of the Declaration of Independence and the final version.
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