The Unabhängigkeitserklärung USA einfach erklärt marked a pivotal moment in American history, transforming thirteen British colonies into an independent nation. The document, signed on July 4th, 1776, emerged from escalating tensions between colonists and British rule, notably catalyzed by the Boston Tea Party.
• The declaration established fundamental human rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• It formally severed ties with Great Britain after years of colonial oppression
• The document was preceded by the Britisch-Amerikanische Krieg (War of Independence) which began in 1775
• Thomas Jefferson led the drafting of this historic document, which became the foundation of American democracy
• The declaration's principles influenced human rights movements worldwide