Declaration of Independence

 American Revolution: The Declaration Of Independence

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”.

 These are the famous words written by Thomas Jefferson as he wrote the Declaration of independence. The Declaration of independence was written on July 4, 1776.

 The main reason for this was to announce and explain the separation of the United States from Britain. The reason for this is because they felt they were being taxed without proper representation.  “No taxation, without representation”.  King George 3rd was the representative for the British people. Another reason they wanted to become independent was to govern themselves. As Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of independence he had the support of John Adams, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston, and many more.

The Declaration time line goes from June 7, 1776, January 18, 1777. June 7, was the first time the congressmen met to talk about their independence. January 18 was the day that signed copies of the Declaration were sent out to the individual states. In between June 12 and June 27, 1776, Thomas Jefferson prepared his draft, which he presented to the congressmen on June 28, 1776. The leaders of the colonies signed the Declaration of independence on July 19, 1776.

King George’s reaction to the signing of the Declaration of Independence was not good; he was very angry. King George sent his troops to try and ambush Charleston, S.C. but the American troops denied their entrance into the country.

- Sandra C.