The Declaration of Independence
By: Britney and JoceLynn
The Declaration of Independence has been called the most important document
in modern history. It has also been called the birth certificate of America.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration in a brick-layer's house in Philadelphia
about two hundred years ago. This document told the British King that we
wanted to form our own nation. Some leaders in the State House condemned
the Declaration as a rash and dangerous proposition. Many men stood behind
it and signed it at the risk of their lives. The Declaration of Independence
inspired the troops during the American Revolution. It was
shaped by men and events in 1776.
We got our information from these
resources:
Our Country, Silver,
Burdett, Ginn , Copyright 1995
The New Book of Knowledge,
Volume D, Copyright 1987
