Tax This! The Declaration of Independence may be the most widely known piece of persuasive writing ever, especially in the United States. Thomas Jefferson was widely respected in the American colonies for his revolutionary principles and his eloquent use of language and words, making him the perfect choice for author of such an important document. Thomas Jefferson's first paragraph in the Declaration is a rough outline of the goals of the colonies. This part of …showed first 75 words of 866 total…

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