Tagged with 'American Revolution'

The Story Surrounding Jefferson and the Declaration

America's declaration of independence from the British Empire was the nation's founding moment.  But it was not inevitable.

The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

Before Americans were American, they were British.  Before Americans governed themselves, they were governed by a distant British king.  Before America was an independent state, it was a dependent colony.  Before Americans claimed equal rights, they were subject to British tyranny.  What brought about these transformations?  The Declaration of Independence of 1776.