what did Edward Rutledge contribute to the declaration of independence?

Answer 1

He was one of the representatives of South Carolina in the Continental Congress and he was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
He was actually against Independence but signed for the sake of unanimity.
Also, Rutledge caused a commotion when the original draft of the Declaration contained wording banning slavery, and he led southern states to not vote for it unless said wording was removed. Upon returning to South Carolina Rutledge freed all his slaves.

Answer 2

Edward Rutledge Declaration Of Independence

Answer 3

The Declaration of Independence means just what it says. It declares American independence from ALL foreign control and influence. This government and its representatives have abdicated our freedom and rights to foreign governments for their own personal gain and therefore it is the duty of the American people to throw off this corrupt government and to form a more perfect union! This must be stated and begun at the tea-parties that are to take place on April 15,2009. Just as the day at Lexington was known as the shot heard round the world it MUST take place anew if freedom is to survive. Let the second American Revolution begin by calling all minutemen to arms!!!!!!