The Declaration of Independence is a document that declares the United States as an independent country, separate from Great Britain. It outlines the reasons for and the rights of American colonies to break away from British rule, emphasizing the ideals of liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, outlined the reasons why the American colonies were separating from British rule. It asserted that all individuals possess certain natural rights and that governments are created to protect these rights, and if a government fails in this duty, the people have the right to alter or abolish it.
