The Declaration of Independence was the birth of our country. If it had not written, America would likely still be under the control of England. Many brave men gave their lives to defend our rights and our freedoms. This part of history was a test; would America have her freedom or not?
The colony was being treated unfairly. British soldiers were taking houses, killing people who stood for freedom, and had stopped trade with other countries. It was especially unfair for Boston, who had barley and freedom at all. England was forcing many taxes on them such as the Stamp Act which put a tax on newspaper, playing cards, diplomas, and legal documents, the Tea Act which made tea very expensive, and more.
In 1766, William Pitt gathered a crowd of people and said, “We cannot be happy without being free.” After the speech, they went to Major Thomas James’s home and attack it. They captured him and tarred and feathered him. Only a few days later, the Boston Tea party took place. The colonist rejected British products, secretly killed British, and privately trade with other countries. …show more content…
They called men to come and serve at the first congress in Pennsylvania state house. These men sent a peaceful letter to state their complaints. They hoped that their fellow subjects in Great Britain would restore them to the states which both could find happiness. The King replied with, “Leave it to the legislative power of the colony to impose all other financial burdens upon its own people.” Then, on June 7, 1776, a man named Richard Henry Lee made a powerful speech which lead to the Declaration. “These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent
The colony was being treated unfairly. British soldiers were taking houses, killing people who stood for freedom, and had stopped trade with other countries. It was especially unfair for Boston, who had barley and freedom at all. England was forcing many taxes on them such as the Stamp Act which put a tax on newspaper, playing cards, diplomas, and legal documents, the Tea Act which made tea very expensive, and more.
In 1766, William Pitt gathered a crowd of people and said, “We cannot be happy without being free.” After the speech, they went to Major Thomas James’s home and attack it. They captured him and tarred and feathered him. Only a few days later, the Boston Tea party took place. The colonist rejected British products, secretly killed British, and privately trade with other countries. …show more content…
They called men to come and serve at the first congress in Pennsylvania state house. These men sent a peaceful letter to state their complaints. They hoped that their fellow subjects in Great Britain would restore them to the states which both could find happiness. The King replied with, “Leave it to the legislative power of the colony to impose all other financial burdens upon its own people.” Then, on June 7, 1776, a man named Richard Henry Lee made a powerful speech which lead to the Declaration. “These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent