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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Definition "The Declaration of Independence, approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 as the founding document of the United States, announced the seperation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain." June 7, 1776 -Richard Henry Lee suggested the colonies' independence -a committee wrote the formal document declaring independence from England June 28, 1776 -discussed the document July 2, 1776 -12 out of 13 colonies voted in favor of Lee's motion for independence 4th July -the Second Continental Congress officially adapted the Declaration of Independence -an official copy written out on parchment was signed as a formal document on August 2nd -> those who were absent signed later -> George Washington was one of the few who never signed the Declaration of Independence Purpose & History -Puritans wanted to live independent from England -> established colonies in America -protested because England increased tax ("no taxation without representation") -1773: Boston Tea Party ->War of Independence "The End" -Britain had to surrender -1783: signed the Treaty of Paris -> ended the American Revolutionary War Main ideas -God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty and the persuit of happiness -the main business of the government is to protect these rights -if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government ->idea of the American dream comes from that How the 4th of July is celebrated today -fireworks -parades, concerts -family gatherings -barbecue, cookouts, picnics -the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped 13...