Declaration Of Independence

Definition

The Declaration Of Independence is a document adopted on July 4th, 1776, which announced that thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule and had become independent states.

Related terms

Thomas Jefferson: The primary author of the Declaration Of Independence.

American Revolution: The war fought by American colonies to achieve independence from Britain.

Natural Rights: Fundamental rights and freedoms that all individuals are entitled to; these were outlined in the Declaration Of Independence as "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness".