What is this book about?
The Declaration of Independence is not just a historical document; it's a foundational text expressing the colonies' decision to break away from British rule and establish a new nation based on specific principles. It begins by asserting the philosophical basis for self-government – the idea that all people are endowed with certain unalienable rights. It then lists the colonists' complaints against the British King and Parliament, detailing grievances that the colonists believed justified their separation. Finally, it formally declares the colonies to be free and independent states, severing all political ties with Great Britain. It's essentially a statement of reasons for revolution and a blueprint for the new nation's ideals.
