The Declaration of Independence was a document written by Thomas Jefferson and other people to explain why the Thirteen Colonies (which are now the United States of America) didn't want to be ruled by Great Britain anymore. The colonists believed that all people have rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that these rights couldn't be taken away by anyone, including the government. When the government tries to take away these rights, the people have the right to overthrow the old government and create a new one. The colonists believed that the King of Great Britain was doing many bad things to them, such as putting soldiers in their houses, taxing them without their consent, and forcing them to join the navy. Because of these actions, the Thirteen Colonies thought it was necessary to become free from Great Britain.
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