THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE2Prompt DThe Declaration of IndependenceIntroductionThe primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence in America was to give anapparent reason for the colonies to separate from Great Britain (Jacoby et al. 1997). There wereseveral major battles that had taken place since the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Mostsignificant ties between the colonies in America and England had already been cut in order forthem to establish their own army, Congress, currency as well as a post office. The motivation todissolve the United States from England ties was stressed in Philadelphia at the IndependenceHall by Richard Henry Lee. This followed by a significant boost from Congress to print a formaldeclaration of independence and later Thomas Jefferson appointed to Draft the letter (Armitage,2002). In his draft, Jefferson outlined that the people have the right and authority to change agovernment if they feel that it has become oppressive and unfair in its management. This kind ofentitlement would reflect in the Americans interest in a democratic establishment that matchedtheir daily concerns and way of life. Despite the liberation efforts expressed under theDeclaration of Independence, there are still some divided concerns among the American people.Some are convinced that it reflects America’s political philosophy and way of life while othersdo not.The declaration of independence contemporary relevanceThe Declaration of Independence still stands out to be one of the most significantdocuments in the United States with its directives for freeing citizens and providing hope topeople in need of freedom. It is a symbol of the birth certificate of America. It documents thedeterministic intentions of the colonies to break ties with the English crown and govern
