declaration+of+independance+elisavg11

NOTES ABOUT ME: Info: William Ellery Representing Rhode Island Merchant, Lawyer Trusted because: was witty (intellegent) part of the marine committee of congress Why you should sign the declaration of inedpendance: a lot of people are sick of being told what to do and what not to do. standing up for something we belive in. we have the right to make a change. Grievances: a lot of taxes soldiers break the law and ignore all rules and get away with it and there is nothing they can do about it. cant pass laws that will help us makes us pay for things we don't want. Last quote: We have the right to fight for what we believe in whether it leads to death or acomplishment.

Speech: I am [|William Ellery], representing Rhode Island, I am a merchant and lawyer, I am trying to convince you to sign the declaration of independance to help us make a difference. This is like when you were in school, you were constantly told orders that you didn't like, but had to follow anyways. I am a bright and intelligent person, I am a person worth trusting. This is why you should believe me when I tell you that what is going on in our lives is not fair to us. We do not have the right to change the amount of taxes or change the laws. Soldiers, that we do not want here in the first place, can do whatever they want, They do not have to follow the laws. We can not even pass a law that will help or protect us from them. We are powerless to the government. This is why you should consider signing the declaration of independance, your name will help us change being powerless against the leader of the nation. We have the right to fight for what we believe in whether it means death or accomplishment.

by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress