This connecticut politician was an author of the declaration of independence, and a signer of it, the articles of confederation, and the u. s. constitution.

Roger Sherman was active in the colonies' struggle for independence from British rule. He served in the Continental Congress from 1774-1781 and 1783-1784. During that time, he helped write the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, both of which he also signed.

the qing dynasty placed strict limits on foreign merchants' ability to trade in china.

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