The Declaration of Independence: A History | National Archives
WEBMay 14, 2018 · The Declaration of Independence is made up of five distinct parts: the introduction; the preamble; the body, which can be divided into two sections; and a conclusion. The introduction states that this document will "declare" the "causes" that have made it necessary for the American colonies to leave the British Empire.
Declaration of Independence - Signed, Writer, Date | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · The U.S. Declaration of Independence, adopted July 4, 1776, was the first formal statement by a nation's people asserting the right to choose their government.
Independence - Wikipedia
WEBIndependence is a condition of a nation, country, or state, in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory or colony.
The Declaration of Independence | National Archives
WEBApr 25, 2024 · The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful. Abraham Lincoln called it “a rebuke and a stumbling-block to tyranny and oppression.”
The Declaration of Independence: How Did it Happen?
WEBOct 7, 2021 · On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to declare independence. Two days later, it ratified the text of the Declaration. John Dunlap, official printer to Congress, worked through the night to set the Declaration in type and print approximately 200 copies.
Declaration of Independence - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The Declaration of Independence is the foundational document of the United States of America. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it explains why the Thirteen Colonies decided to separate from Great Britain during the …
Declaration of Independence | Key Facts | Britannica
WEBThe Declaration of Independence states three basic ideas: (1) God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; (2) the main business of government is to protect these rights; (3) if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government.
Independence Day | History, Meaning, & Date | Britannica
WEBIndependence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Infographic about the Independence Day holiday in …
United States Declaration of Independence - Wikipedia
WEBUnited States Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence, formally titled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America (in the engrossed version but also the original printing), is the founding document of the United States.
Independence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB1. : the quality or state of being independent. 2. archaic : competence sense 2. Synonyms. self-dependence. self-reliance. self-subsistence. self-sufficiency. self-support. See all …
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