United States Declaration of Independence

"The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson is a crucial historical text created by America's founders in the 1700s. This document declares independence from British rule and explains the core beliefs on which the United States was founded. It highlights equality and individual rights as central principles to the country’s identity. The declaration lists complaints against King George III, accusing him of injustices that forced the colonies to break away from Britain. It affirms that everyone is born equal and has basic rights, including the rights to live freely, have liberty, and seek happiness. By listing the king’s wrongdoings, the declaration brands him as a dictator unfit to rule as it declares the thirteen colonies as independent states, able to govern themselves, and interact with other countries freely. This text not only explains the reasons behind the American Revolution but has also greatly influenced democratic values worldwide.