Jefferson (1776) argued that all men had certain rights that could not be removed from anyone, because they are a gift from God. He further explained that these rights should and should be the focus center of any government. If a government fails to protect them or tries to destroy them, then those people have the right to change or start a new government. For these reasons, Jefferson supported the need to declare independence from England and start a new government that would guarantee the rights of his people (Declaration of Independence, Transcript, 1776, par.2). Jefferson was not simply making the case for the American colonist or even the British king, but for the entire world. This document testified that these thirteen united colonies were no longer involved with the English government, politically or economically. It was certainly written with the hope and intent of fostering new political and economic relations with other European countries. This appeal was fundamental to