Thomas Jefferson introduced the Declaration of Independence.
The purpose of the Declaration was to declare the American colonies' independence from Britain.
The Natural Rights
One's natural rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration was written in response to British tyranny and the desire for independence.
Thirteen colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.
"Four score and seven years ago" refers to the opening of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863, about 87 years after the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The Declaration was critical of King George III.
According to the Declaration, the purpose of government is to secure the unalienable rights of its citizens.
July 4, 1776, is significant as it marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
The Fifth Amendment provides protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, due process, and eminent domain.
The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment; it's used to ensure fair treatment in criminal court cases.