"The Declaration of Independence" -Soapst

     Thomas Jefferson, the writer of "The Declaration of Independence" had three main purposes. Thomas Jefferson was trying to persuade Kind George III to grant the American colonists freedom. It was written to explain why the colonists had a right to revolt against England. He was trying to prove that the England was unfair towards the colonists. "The Declaration of Independence" was written in order for the Americans to become independent, away from England. Laws were being passed that did not benefit the colonists. The English did not allow representation from the colonists, in order for them to voice their opinion. Colonists had no rights or benefits. Thomas Jefferson wanted to inspire the American colonists to get up and fight for their rights. Their pride and dignity had been taken away. And it was time to do something. The document intended to give support to the colonists in order for them not to be scared; to revolt and gain their independence. Thomas Jefferson tone started off as demanding because hr was speaking to King George III on behalf of all American colonists. He was demanding because all colonists’ voices had been put on mute. Kind George III had been unfair and brutal towards the colonists. They had petitioned and sent letters countless amount of times, but their concerns were ignored and it was time to demand freedom. Thomas Jefferson’s tone shifted as he began to send a message to the colonists. His voice became inspiring and conclusive. He wanted to convince the colonists to fight for the their rights and not do as the English say. He wants to colonists to fight for all that has been taken away, their fortunes, their pride, and their lives. He concludes that the Americans have the right to have their own independent state.