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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America — Thomas Jefferson

The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Thomas Jefferson

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 9 pages

The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a foundational political document drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson. It sets out the American colonies' reasons for separating from Britain and affirms principles of natural rights and government by consent. It is worth hearing for its clear, influential language and enduring historical importance.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  2. Introduction
  3. Transcribers’ Notes
  4. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  5. THOMAS JEFFERSON'S HANDWRITTEN DRAFTS
  6. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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