Decleration of Independance

• Tyrant - a cruel and oppressive ruler
• Tyranny - A cruel or oppressive government
• Why does Jefferson use tyrant/tyranny in the Declaration of Independence?

  To criticize King George III's abuse of power and oppressive rule.
• Why is Peter Timothy considered as much a true patriot as Revolutionary leaders?

  He spread word about the Decleration of Independence and endangered himself to the Brittish so the people would stay informed.