Declaration Of Independence Reflection

On April 27, 2015, I observed and became more knowledgeable to the artifact entitled the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence, between, June 11th and June 28, 1776, was created by a five person team (but did not originate from the committee) which included the following: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, ad Roger Sherman. Livingston refused to sign the Declaration of Independence because he felt that it would not stand for anything at that time, or be of good standing, or beneficial to him. On July 8, 1776 the Declaration was signed in Philadelphia and was also viewed by the public for the first time on this day. It is proven that what we know as the Liberty
Lee, a farmer from Westmoreland County, Virginia was appointed by the state along with Patrick Henry, and George Washington to successfully change American History. Thomas Jefferson made that possible by completing numerous of rough drafts that eventually created the Congress and constitutional rights of man; with the help of five other committee members, but mainly Ben Franklin and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence was presented to Congress in the Pennsylvania State House, which is now known as Independence Hall. In Jefferson 's words, the Declaration was written, "In order to place before mankind the common sense of the matter in terms as plain and simple as to command their
With the determination of one man, Richard Lee Henry, he proposed the creating of the United States. During his lifetime he witnessed very crucial turning points for the thirteen colonies, the creating of, birth of, and the finalization of the United States. According to American History, “Richard Henry Lee aided in lighting the torch of American Freedom and kept it burning for his nation. From a farmer, to a politician, to congressman, to a statesman, to a patriot, to a senator, Richard Henry Lee performed a very important role in American history” (1994-2012). The Declaration of Independence caught my attention from the movie “National Treasure, (2004)”, the history that this document holds is unbelievable and how it was the origination of the United States is mind blowing. If the Declaration of Independence was not followed through with or signed, where would we be today? Life, Liberty, and happiness were a few key factors that society upheld for the making of the thirteen colonies in the United States, however, all man were to be treated equal and most importantly we as a country were to stand