What directly led to the declaration of independence?

Answer 1

The USA was pissed off with England and wanted to separate.

Answer 2

The British-American triumph in the French and Indian War, because the French then lost it's North American Empire, but it also changed the relationship of Britains with their own colonies. The Second Continental Congress formed a 'Committee of Five' to author the Declaration of Independence. These men were John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, and Robert R. Livingston of New York. Thomas Jefferson was then chosen to write the document. Franklin made some changes to Jeffersons work and others had input for the final draft. Historically, Thomas Jefferson is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 3

A combination of grievances led to the Declaration. Ranging from Parliament imposing various taxes on the colonies, ideas of John Locke and Benjamin Franklin, and the colonists not getting the appreciation they deserved for their victory in the French and Indian War.

Answer 4

The british wanted to keep North America but the patriots wanted to part from Britain. The patriots won over Britain and produced the Declaration of Independence.