On July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson made history, by writing the Declaration of Independence for those who had been treated as slaves and deserved to be independent. Jefferson writes this document to point out the discontentment and grievances the people have against the ruler of Great Britain. He clearly emphasizes the specific reasons of why the colonies should be independent from any outside influences such as the King of Great Britain. Jefferson- who is well known for …showed first 75 words of 722 total…

…showed last 75 words of 722 total…These United Colonies are, for Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved form all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved. [...] And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. (711)