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second continnetial congress meet again
debate on declaring independance
thomas jefferson is the primary auther of the document -
"common sense"published by Thomas Paine
pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriot
"Every thing tht is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain,the weeping voice of nature cries,'TIS TIME TO PART"-Thomas Paine,Common Sense. -
second continental congress votes for independance
all 13 colonies vote yes on declaring independance -
declaration of independance is signed