The Declaration of Independence was a important piece of paper that was written by Thomas Jefferson and other people. It basically explained that the Thirteen colonies, that now called themselves the United States of America, didn't want to be ruled by Great Britain anymore, and why they thought so. The colonists said all people have rights that can't be taken away by anyone. These rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When the government tries to take away these rights, people should get rid of the old government, and make a new one. The colonists said that the King of Great Britain, was doing many bad things to the thirteen colonies, like put soldiers in people's houses, taxing them without asking them first, and forcing people to be part of the navy. Because of all these things, the Thirteen Colonies thought they needed to become free from Great Britain.
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