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Declaration of Independence
the document announcing the independence of the 13 colonies from Britain
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 1776
Who did Thomas Jefferson draw inspiration from when he drafted the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
The introduction of the Declaration of Independence …
summarizes the colonists’ reasons for seeking independence
Purpose of Government section …
establishes protection of natural rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness), that the government gets its power from the people (social contract), and the people’s right to revolution
The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence …
says that the 13 colonies are separating from Britain
“All men are created equal” includes …
only white men
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