In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence [___] through his use of big words and fancy argument skills [___]. First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists get [___] independence. Next, Jefferson gives evidence against the king of England and how he mistreats the American colonies [___]. Finally, Jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight [___], which is the obvious answer [___] to the colonists’ problems.