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The Declaration of Independence: From Rough Draft to Proclamation

The Declaration of Independence: From Rough Draft to Proclamation

About This Lesson

Students analyze Thomas Jefferson's “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence, compare its text to that of the final document adopted by Congress, and discuss the significance of wording differences.