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1 Declaration of Independence

2 Location of the Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia

3 Thomas Jefferson was the main author.
Who was in attendance? John Adams Ben Franklin Thomas Jefferson was the main author.

4 Independence Day! Presented to the delegates on July 2, 1776
Adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776 John Hancock had the largest signature

5 Put the chart on the next slide in your notebook.
You will need a full page. Turn your notebook to the side (landscape) to draw the chart.

6 Natural Rights Preamble Grievances Resolutions

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