Declaration of Independence Argument

Thomas Jefferson states in the Declaration of Independence that he wants freedom from the cruel, tyrant British. He believes that they were treated unfairly, and he wants the colonies to be their own independent nation. Jefferson states early in the declaration that “all men are created equal, and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Jefferson is clearly not happy with the unfair treatment from the British.

Jefferson believes the government of the British to be corrupt and destructive, and wishes to abolish it in order to institute a new one of their own. Under this government, all men would be treated equally just as they were created. He goes on to say that the suffering of the punishing treatment from the British has gone on for too long, and it is necessary for the people to dictate their own government.

He goes on to tell how unjust the King has been. “The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.” He disputes that the King has forbidden them equal rights. That he has destroyed the lives of many without consent, leaving the colonies in a state of desolation. Basically, that he has neglected that the colonies are a civilized nation for too long, and if he doesn’t give them rights, they will be waging war with them.

In general, Jefferson is declaring his independence from the King. He is asserting the King to establish the independence for the United States of America, and to make them a free people. Not only should he have the power, but he is declaring he does have the power to appeal the Parliament’s authority, making them an independent nation.