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Welcome back to the second episode of the American Revolution, where we are exploring the events and characters that shaped the birth of the United States of America. In this episode, we will be discussing the Declaration of Independence. Segment 1: The Formation of the Continental Congress In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the 13 American colonies had formed the Continental Congress to coordinate their efforts against British rule. In 1776, with tensions between the colonies and Britain escalating, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to consider a resolution for independence. Segment 2: The Writing of the Declaration of Independence The Continental Congress appointed a committee, consisting of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston, to draft a declaration of independence. Thomas Jefferson was selected as the primary author, and he drew on ideas from the Enlightenment and the works of John Locke to craft the Declaration. Segment 3: The Contents of the Declaration The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document that declared the independence of the 13 American colonies from British rule. It stated that "all men are created equal" and "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." It went on to list the grievances against King George III and the British government, and it declared the colonies to be free and independent states. Segment 4: The Signing of the Declaration The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and it was signed by 56 representatives of the 13 colonies. The signers of the Declaration knew that they were putting their lives and their fortunes at risk, but they believed in the cause of independence and were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Outro That's it for this episode of the American Revolution. In our next episode, we will be discussing the first battles of the American Revolution and the military strategy of both sides. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time. #UPSC #IASprep #civilserviceexam #IASexamination #IASaspirants #UPSCjourney #IASexam #civilservice #IASgoals #UPSC2022 #IAS2022 #civilservant #IAScoaching #UPSCmotivation #IASmotivation #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity