The Declaration of Independence
Introduction
On July 4, 1776, it became evident to our forefathers that the Untied States of America needed to become an independent
country. The government of England had committed many injustices toward the new colonies and a change was imperative.
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and many others as a response to this situation.
In this document, they state certain truths to be self-evedent,
including:
- All men are created equal
- All have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- The government derives power from the people
Reasons for Revolt
The English government committed three major injustuces:
- Did not allow the people to govern themselves
- Stationed English soldiers during a time of peace
- Cut off settlers' trade with other parts of the world
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