Identify the major events in U. S. history through 1877, including drafting of the Declaration of Independence, describe the
causes and effects of the Declaration, and explain the
role Thomas Jefferson played in drafting the document
and the significance of July 4, 1776. Write a paragraph
describing the drafting and adoption of the Declaration
of Independence. Explain why Congress drafted a
formal declaration of independence, explain the role
Thomas Jefferson played in the process, identify the
date when the Continental Congress adopted the
Declaration, and explain the effects of adopting the
Declaration.