Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Independence, Declaration of" to "Indo-European Languages" Volume 14, Slice 4

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Independence, Declaration of' to Indo-European Languages" by Various is an early 20th-century reference text. It dives into lots of different subjects, giving detailed information on politics, history, places, and cultures. One part looks at the Declaration of Independence, explaining the important moments and people that shaped it during the American Revolution. Specifically, the start of this book hones in on why the United States Declaration of Independence was so important, walking through the events that led to it being accepted in 1776. It shines a light on the growing frustration of the thirteen colonies and the main people who helped write the declaration, like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. By carefully going over laws and discussions, the text shows why the declaration was written and how Congress finally gave it the thumbs-up, all while democracy was just beginning.