The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine
A man named Thomas Paine wrote a book called Common Sense in 1776. This book helped the colonists to unite, or come together. The colonists united behind the idea of independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence told the British king that the colonists would no longer follow his rules.
The British king sent troops, known as Redcoats, to control the colonists. However, this did not work. The colonists stood up for themselves and decided to fight for their freedom.
Did you know that the day the Declaration of Independence was agreed to is often referred to as America’s birthday? That is why we celebrate the Fourth of July. We remember the day when the American colonists told the British king that they wanted to be in charge of their own rules and have their own country.
The Declaration of Independence is a very important document that tells the story of how our country started. It tells us that in the United States, we have the chance to be happy and independent. It also tells us that in the United States, people are treated with fairness.
