THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES

In the 18^th  century the 13 British colonies on the east coast of during the second continental  congress, held in Philadelphia  North America organized the first colonial insurrection. To strengthen their position against Britain the Declaration of Independence was written on July 4^th , 1776 during the second continental congress, held in Philadelphia.
I agree with Howard Zinn that the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish reasons. The wealthy upper class wanted to provocate rebellion and the Declaration of Independence was the comment that sparked the flame.


Taking into account Zinn´s arguments we can say upper classes created specific language to persuade rebelión against England among lower classes vague enough to avoid class conflict.
The fact that some americans were clearly omitted from those united by the Declaration of Independence: indians, black slaves and women evidences Zinn´s arguments.
Contrary to Bailyn´s opinion, the Declaration of Independence does not represent the colonists´ deepest fears and beliefs, just the ones of those who were wealthy. The upper classes found profitable and beneficial for their own personal economy being a free nation, even if this target supposed making the non-wealthy colonists go to war.
Being a free nation would slightly affect the lower classes. What benefit were they going in cheaper tea and the possibility of trading with another nation different to England?


In addition, the argument can be supported by evidences found in the DoI grievances. Expresions such as "He has plundered our seas " "ravaged our coasts " "Burned our towns" "Forced us"or "destroy the lifes of our people" are the evidence of the specific language mentioned by Howard Zinn.

As a conclusion, the Independence of United states was significantly affected by the DoI which aim was to create rebelion and anger against Britain, as well as a feeling of patriotism to avoid class conflict. Even though England tried to indulge their petitions the grievances appearing in the DoI were so exquisite and large the war broke out. Finally Britain recognised the colonie´s independence (1783), and George Washington became the first president of the Untited States in 1789