Declaring Independence

The United States of America celebrates its Independence day the 4th of July.
But, before that day things were not quite pretty as they are today. Back in 1776, colonists decided they wanted a Republican Government, and to unite the colonies. the Declaration of Independence was mostly written by Thomas Paine, who wrote a book called ''Common Sense'' in which he talked about 3 basic points. In this book, he would refer to the King as being parasites, and opened a lot of people's eyes.

The 3 main points Thomas established in his book were:
1. Declare Independence from England
2. Make a Republican-State Government
3. A union of the 13 states into ONE country (by referring to the 13 colonies using the word ''states'')

Thomas Paine could be considered as a hero today. For he declared that the King was the enemy and that one day, to fight for freedom would be the cause of all men kind.
He was the one who stood out and believed they HAD to be independent. Independent from paying unfair taxes, from following the King's orders, and from all the fighting, killing and sorrow this caused. They just wanted to get rid of Britain and make a country with new government systems. 

One year before this happened, the congress sent ''Olive Branch Petition'' to the king. What they wanted to accomplish by sending this, was peace. Anyone would put themselves on their position, and even in the King's position, and accept it. And even though accepting it was the wisest thing to do; the King rejected it. Not only he rejected the Olive Branch Petition, but he made sure that some troops would go and attack America.