The Declaration of Independence changed America forever. Readers will learn about the events that led up to the Declaration including unfair taxation from King George III and the Boston Tea Party. The vivid images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text explain what roles John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson played in the creation of the document and what they meant by including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness . To help readers better understand the vocabulary and content, an accommodating table of contents and glossary are provided.