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John Adams was one of the leaders in pushing for independence along with George Washington who was the leader of the Continental Army and a role model for many of the American citizens. Thomas Jefferson was the one who wrote the entire document and his document was printed on July 5th and given to congress. The document was unanimously approved on July 9th by all of the 13 colonies. The document was was read to the public in many different forms. With this document the colonies considered themselves free from the British crown and the people were free.