and our rights. Thomas Jefferson who was considered the best writer of the five men
that were responsible for writing the declaration of independence, would write the first
draft of the the Declaration. After the declaration was written and agreed upon by all the
members of the First Continental Congress, they signed it. Once it was printed it was
sent to the colonists. But most importantly it was sent to King George. The declaration
of independence gave the people of United States colonies hope. A copy was sent to
George Washington, When he got it he read it to his troops the bold, and strong words
gave the man courage and the will to fight on for