Decleration+of+Inedpendance+xoirinaxo

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Benjamin Franklin Representing Pennsylvania Scientist, Printer Convincing the Continental Congress why they should sign the Declaration of Independence.

Personal connection: What would you do if you had rules forced upon you? Such as having a dress code. Having someone telling you what you are and aren't aloud to wear. That's what Great Britian is trying to do to us. Telling us what we can and can not do.

Background: He was elected to the Continental Congress in 1775, where he played a crucial role in the rebellion against Gr. Britain, including service to Jefferson in editing the Declaration of Independence.Ben Franklin continued to serve an important role in government both local and national.He was the United States first Postmaster General, Minister to the French Court, Treaty agent, signer to the peace with Gr. Britain, Celebrated Member of the Constitutional convention.

Grievances: Great Britan makes us pay all kinds of taxes without asking us about it. England sends lots of English soldiers here when there isn't even a war, and makes us let them live in our own houses.

Quote:That among these rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.