The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America by Thomas Jefferson
"The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical document written in the late 18th century. This seminal text serves as a foundational piece of American history, articulating the colonies' intent to separate from British rule. The book details the philosophical and political reasons behind the decision to pursue independence. In the Declaration, Jefferson outlines the inherent rights of individuals, including life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness, asserting that governments exist to protect these rights and are legitimate only through the consent of the governed. The text boldly enumerates grievances against King George III, showcasing the perceived tyranny and abuse of power that justified the colonies' break from Britain. Ultimately, the Declaration proclaims that the thirteen colonies are free and independent states, paving the way for the establishment of a new nation grounded in democratic principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence |
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Project Gutenberg has three editions of this work: #1 is the original Project Gutenberg edition, and the world's first eBook. It is supplemented with images of Jefferson's notes and has had various other updates over the years. See also #300, which is substantially the same and provides some additional HTML markup. See also our revised edition #16780, which includes signatories and a little additional information. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources |
| Subject | United States. Declaration of Independence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16780 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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