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Which document declared American independence?
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, formally announcing the thirteen colonies' separation from British rule. This foundational document articulated Enlightenment principles of natural rights, asserting that governments derive legitimacy from the consent of the governed. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and refined by delegates including Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, the Declaration became a revolutionary statement of political philosophy that influenced democratic movements worldwide.
💡 Did you know?
The Declaration's famous phrase 'All men are created equal' contradicted the reality that Jefferson himself enslaved over 600 people during his lifetime.
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- Magna Carta
- U.S. Constitution
- Articles of Confederation
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