Infographic: Primary Occupations of the Signers

Primary Occupations of the Signers

by the Gilder Lehrman Institute

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A pie chart showing the primary occupations of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Discussion Questions

Look Closely

  1. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
  2. Of the people who signed the Declaration, what profession was most common?

Think Critically

  1. What do the listed professions have in common? What professions are not part of this list?
  2. What types of responsibilities or interests are common among lawyers? Is this reflected in the Declaration’s text?

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