On the 4th of July, in 1776, the, "Declaration of Independence," was written by the Representatives of the United States, to declare their Independence from King George III. Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father, was one of the well known authors of the, "Declaration of Independence." Jefferson was the third President of the United States. He was a spokesman for democracy. He believed in the principles of republicanism, and the rights of the individual with worldwide influence. The "Declaration of Independence" carries it's self as a letter to the Public disclosing the King’s evil actions towards the colonies. The representatives of the United States started off by expressing how God has entitled them to pursue the course, to dissolve critical bonds. They agreed with the people that founded the land, that some truths can and should not be questioned. They strongly believed that everyone was created equal in the sight of God, and that God has given them all rights. Rights that include being respected, which had been taken from them. They believed that they deserved the right to life, liberty, and to the pursuit of happiness. Jefferson, and the men who wrote this, all agreed that the Government was made to protect people, and those specific rights. They believed that the government got it’s rights from the people. People also have the right to change the government. They were allowed to change it when the government failed to protect those rights, and it’s people. The representatives believed that it was very important for the government to protect the rights of the people, because everyone needs to be happy and safe. Jefferson then states that they have been dealing with the governed, and have been extremely patient. They have suffered without complaining. Now it is their duty to make the changes that the country, and it’s citizens need. The "Declaration of Independence" states that King George III, who was the curren