The Declaration of Independence was, as its name suggests, the formal declaration to the British government of the independence of the United States from the British Crown. This document, which was written by Thomas Jefferson and other founding fathers in Philadelphia and ratified by congress on July 4th 1776, became the reason that many colonists fought in the revolution. This date, July 4th, is now celebrated as the day that America won its independence, even though the war did not end until technically 1783. This document was divided into 5 sections by Jefferson and then eventually reported to the congress of the US on July 4th. The Congress edited the document and then adopted it on July 4th. Some historians believe the the document was not signed until later that year on August 2nd.
Historical Figures
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
- John Adams
- Alexander Hamilton
- James Madison
- George Washington
- James Wilson
Significance
This was the first formal statement that the American made against the British and embodied all of the reasons that the Americans were fighting for in the revolution. This documents significance is still remembered today throughout America and summed up all of Americas defiance toward the British crown.
Artifact
Sources
"Declaration of Independance." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2015.
"Founding.com: A Project of the Claremont Institute." Founding.com: A Project of the Claremont Institute. The Claremont Institute, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2015.
Links
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence
http://www.founding.com/the_declaration_of_i/
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