USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After much debate, the Second Continental Congress ultimately agreed to the Declaration of Independence, and then signed it on August 2, 1776, in the Pennsylvania State House.

Detailed explanation-2: -As Pennsylvanians, we can take pride that the Declaration of Independence-a fiery missive for the ages-was written and approved in Philadelphia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. This time it met in the Pennsylvania State House, or Independence Hall, as it is now called. It was in this building that the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Detailed explanation-4: -On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a “Committee of Five” to draft a declaration, consisting of John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut.

Detailed explanation-5: -Between June 11 and June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote The Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia at the Declaration House (also referred to as the Jacob Graff House).