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its for social studies.

2007-01-11 09:32:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities History

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On June 7, 1776, Adams seconded the resolution introduced by Richard Henry Lee that "these colonies are, and of a right ought to be, free and independent states," acting as champion of these resolutions before the Congress until their adoption on July 2, 1776.[16]

He was appointed on a committee with Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman, to draft a Declaration of Independence. Although that document was largely drafted by Jefferson, Adams occupied the foremost place in the debate on its adoption. Many years later, Jefferson hailed Adams as, "The Colossus of that Congress—the great pillar of support to the Declaration of Independence, and its ablest advocate and champion on the floor of the House."[17] In 1777, Adams resigned his seat on the Massachusetts Superior Court to serve as the head of the Board of War and Ordinance, as well as many other important committees.

2007-01-11 09:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by Beachman 5 · 1 0

He was one of the driving forces for Independence. His push for it was really the thing that made so disliked by the men at the Continental Congress.

He seconded the motion for debate, He served on the committee that wrote it and he was the one who described how it should be celebrated;" With bond fires and Illuminations...." . By the way it's the only holiday that we still celebrate in the original ways of celebration.

David McCullough 1776, and John Adams

2007-01-11 18:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by redgriffin728 6 · 0 0

He was the first person to sign it and he helped write it.

2007-01-11 17:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

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