Armed with quill and ink, delegates declare Pennsylvania's independence from Great Britain.
1776. It is a warm day in late June. Feel the intense heat as 103 delegates from the eleven counties of Pennsylvania crowd into the main hall to decide whether this politically important state wants to remain a loyal colony of England, or declare itself an independent colony. Many of these men had been born in England and others still had friends and relatives living there. Their religions and language were English-based. This is not an easy decision. Many times during the next week, angry voices can be heard shouting over the remarks of others with whom they did not agree.
Finally, all the delegates begin to understand that freedom from England's rules and regulations is the only way to provide happiness and safety for all persons who are living in America, a country two thousand miles away. Once again, hear the Hall resound with the cheers of these men as they ratify the Declaration of Independence of Pennsylvania, which claims a government by the people living in this state as its only authority. Now that Pennsylvania proclaimed its independence, it can sign the Declaration of Independence along with the other American colonies. Hip. Hip. Hooray!
