The Declaration of Independence articulates the colonies' decision to break away from British rule due to grievances such as taxation without representation, the denial of basic rights, and a lack of self-governance. It emphasizes the inherent rights of individuals to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, asserting that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed. By declaring independence, the colonies sought to establish a government that would protect these rights and reflect their aspirations for freedom and equality. This document not only justified their separation but also laid the philosophical foundation for a new nation.
declaration of independence
The revolutionary war
The Declaration of Independence
Declaring our Independence from Britain as our own country and Stating that we can do what we want.
When the colonies declared independence, it meant England would no longer benefit from our taxes, land, manpower or natural resources.
13 colonies
It was either the "Bill of Rights" or the Deceleration of Independence.
declaration of independence
The revolutionary war
The Declaration of Independence
The nation began as 13 British colonies. On July 4, 1776 we declared our independence and became a nation of our own.
There were no "states" in 1776, but 13 colonies and all were involved in some way in the fight for independence.
Declaring our Independence from Britain as our own country and Stating that we can do what we want.
It wasn't. It was written for the benefit of the colonies that were to become a nation. The declaration was intended for kids just as much adults within the new nation.
When the colonies declared independence, it meant England would no longer benefit from our taxes, land, manpower or natural resources.
The colonist from the 13 original colonies declared their independence from England, fought a war, then received their independence from Britain. A new nation was founded called the United States.
The colonies officially gained independence from Britain with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This document, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson, articulated the colonies' grievances against British rule and asserted their right to self-governance. The formal recognition of this independence was later affirmed by the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War and established the United States as a sovereign nation.