I do declare.......The Declaration of Independence

       By: Melissa W.

I did my web page based on this Georgia Performance Standard web site......  

SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

a. trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America including: the

French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act,

the slogan "no taxation without representation," and the activities of the Sons

of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

b. explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence including who wrote it, how

it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and

the abuse of power

  The Declaration of Independence

 

July 4, 1776 

We the People.......

        Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776 in Philadelphia.  That means the document is about three hundred years old! Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old. Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Fifteen were businessmen, twelve were farmers, one was a minister, and twenty-three were lawyers. The youngest signer was 26, the oldest was Ben Franklin, who was 70.   The Declaration of Independence is the most important of all American historical documents.      

 

 

    There are 4 parts that make up the declaration. In the first part of the declaration is the introduction. Why it was needed was written in the second part. The grievances to King George III were listed in part three, and this part is the longest. In the fourth part it says the declaration is approved.                   

 

 

       The Declaration of Independence was written because the colonists wanted independence and freedom from the British. The cause: The Americans were a new nation!

                                                                                                                     

          

       Click here to see the Declaration of Independence!!!

 

 

 

     Please take a look at this table on the Declaration.

   

Who What Why
Thomas Jefferson Person who wrote the  Declaration of Independence.  Wanted independence and freedom from British. 
 Benjamin Franklin The oldest person who signed the document. Disagreed with Parliament.    
 John Hancock    A signer of the Declaration of Independence, had the largest signature.  Was a Patriot, and was against Parliament.  

                                                                           

 

                                                                     

[photo] See caption below for details.

        In this parlor Thomas Jefferson wrote the most-famous American historical  document.     

                                                                                                                                      

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