The Colonists Declare Independence

Congress selected a Committee to declare independence. On July 2nd the congress voted that America was free and two days later, the declaration of independence was signed. Thomas jefferson drafted the declaration almost everything by himself. He wrote that America independence was neccesary. Although it is a long list of colonial grievances against the Birtish. The declaration said that all men were created equal. They took away that salves were eauql too,due that other colonies wont signed the declaration. But with this phrase they hoped this will be used as inspiration for future generation to abolish slavery.

Thomas Paine Radical Proposal

Thomas Paine proposed indepndece from Britain, union from the States and a republican Goverment. He denounced kings as a fraud and tyrans  that search for their benefits. He said that thata election should go farther that the onle 1/3 that was voting. H edidnt agree with the class structure he said that noble people wasnt noble without having a title. He argued that a republic will be recognized by merit, not by an inheritage title.

Loyalists Opposed The Patriots Demands

about one fifth of colonist reamin loyal and others desire to stay neutral. loyalist had the image of being wealthy and elitetists that  work either with the crown or goverment. But many loyalist were farmers and artesans. And many other feared the opprresion of majority. Even though they dislike taxes, comitteees keep leiving taxes amog them. They hated the militia draft, they were allowed of free speeching, but they were really afraid of patriots so they didnt put it in practice. Native Americans feel attracted to loyalism, they wanted that british could help them and countrattack the colonists.

The Second Continental Congress

all colonies were represented including Georgia.  The second contintel congress took place in Philadelphia on May 1775. The congress assume the responsability of war. They were in desperate need of help so they set George Washington as a commander troop; who come from a wealthy family.

     Some radicals member of thye congress where desperate to declare independence from Great Britain, but they also accepted that they were still not ready. After 3 months, the congress send an Olive Grand Petition to the king and parliament both rejected the petition and send even more troops to Boston.