Who were the 5 people who signed the declaration of independence?

On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress selects Thomas Jefferson of Virginia,John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Shermanof Connecticut and Robert R. Livingston of New York to draft a declaration of independence.

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.