In 1776, Delegates to the Second Continental Congress Appointed a Committee

question 10

Essay

In 1776, delegates to the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee to draft a document that would state their list of grievances and articulate their intention to seek independence. List the writers of the Declaration of Independence, and name the primary writer and the reasons for (and objections to) his prominence. Discuss the philosophies and theories embodied in this revolutionary document.

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Definitions:

Initial Contract

The first agreement negotiated between a union and an employer outlining wages, hours, and working conditions for unionized employees.

Union Dues

The fees paid by members to a labor union to fund the organization's activities, including collective bargaining, legal services, and member benefits.

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 federal law in the United States that acts as an amendment to the National Labor Relations Act, placing restrictions on labor unions, including prohibiting certain union practices and expanding the rights of employers.

National Boycott

A collective action by a group of people or organizations refusing to use, buy, or deal with products or services as a form of protest, typically on a national scale.