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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. It is a statement of the reasons why the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. The document outlines the grievances of the colonies against the British government and King George III, and explains why the colonies felt they had the right to separate from Britain. It also outlines the principles of government that the newly formed United States of America would be based on. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and is considered one of the most important documents in American history.
By Thomas Jefferson · First published 1776 · Genre: Historical Document, Political Document, Philosophical Writing · 4 chapters · 1,458 words
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In Congress, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Thomas Jefferson
- Date: 1776 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Document, Political Document, Philosophical Writing, Speech
- Length: 1,458 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 102 paragraphs
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- Historical Document — The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a historical document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declaring the independence of the United States from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
- Political Document — The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a political document that outlines the grievances of the American colonies against the British government and declares the colonies' right to self-governance.
- Philosophical Writing — The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a philosophical document that outlines the principles of democracy and the rights of citizens, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Speech — The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a speech that was delivered by Thomas Jefferson to the Continental Congress in 1776, declaring the independence of the United States from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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Equality · Historical Documents · History · Human Rights · Independence · Revolution, 1775-1783 · United States of America · abolishing · absolute · assent · britain · colonies