The Declaration of Independence is the representative text during the rebirth of freedom period. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and it proclaimed the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence is a powerful and eloquent document that sets forth the principles of freedom, equality, and democracy that the United States was founded upon. It begins with the famous words:
> "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
The Declaration of Independence goes on to list the grievances that the colonists had against the British government, and it concludes by declaring the colonies' independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence was a radical document at the time it was written, and it helped to inspire the American Revolution. It is considered to be one of the most important documents in American history, and it continues to be studied and admired by people all over the world.