The Declaration of Independence is the greatest form of literature this country has ever produced. In 1776, the British colonies in America had existed for over 150 years, more than enough time for the ambitious to find their place and earn their income. In the southern colonies top income earners were large planters, like George Washington. In the northern colonies merchant work which was done by people such as John Hancock and Robert Morris, more then matched the income earnings of southern planters. Lawyers like John Adams were the next biggest income earners, which was followed by tavern workers. Doctors and dentist, not there was a lot them, were paid little to nothing in the colonies. But unlike other countries in 1776, America had a