Answer all questions given under the heading. Declaration of Independence When was the pamphlet Common Sense published? Who moved a resolution for independence? Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? When was it adopted by Congress? Mention the significance of this day.

In January 1776, the pamphlet ‘Common Sense’ was published. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved a resolution for independence. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. It was adopted by Congresson July 4, 1776. July 4 is the day celebrated by the Americans as Independence Day.

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Answer all questions given under the heading. Declaration of Independence When was the pamphlet Common Sense published? Who moved a resolution -

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Answer all questions given under the heading.

Declaration of Independence

When was the pamphlet Common Sense published?
Who moved a resolution for independence?
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? When was it adopted by Congress?
Mention the significance of this day.

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In January 1776, the pamphlet ‘Common Sense’ was published.
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved a resolution for independence.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. It was adopted by Congress
on July 4, 1776.
July 4 is the day celebrated by the Americans as Independence Day.

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