Why was the Declaration of Independence Written?
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Breaking AwayWhy was the Declaration of
Independence Written?
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In the 1700s, Great Britain ruled thirteen colonies in North America.
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King George III of Great Britain required the colonists
to keep British soldiers in their homes for free.
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He required the colonists to pay high taxes, and
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he did not permit Americans to have a voice in making their laws.
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The American colonists thought his laws were unfair!
They complained about taxation without representation.
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The colonists wrote to the king.
They asked for permission to elect their own leaders and make their own
laws.
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The king said the colonists were resisting his authority!
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He sent more soldiers to America.
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Then the American colonists decided to become an independent country.
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In 1775, representatives from each colony met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This meeting was
called the Second Continental Congress.
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The representatives decided to write a letter to the king and declare independence from
Great Britain.
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Thomas Jefferson was a very good writer.
He and four other men wrote the Declaration of Independence.
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Today, we say that Thomas Jefferson is the author of the Declaration of
Independence.
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On July 4, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Representatives from all thirteen colonies signed the declaration.
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Today, Americans celebrate July 4 as Independence Day—the birthday of
America!
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Americans enjoy parades.
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They celebrate with fireworks.
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They sing patriotic songs.
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They read the Declaration of Independence.
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Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States!