The Declaration of Independence
Over two centuries ago, a document was drafted that demanded the world to take notice. That document, the Declaration of Independence, signified that a new country was born, oppressive rule and tyranny in the New World was at an end and new personal freedoms for citizens of that country would be allowed. Another powerful message is that America, both as a country and as individuals, have the right to stand up to what they believe is right or wrong. Modern interpretations of the Declaration of Independence have affected the way America has grown, is currently growing, and will continue to grow throughout a new age of understanding. The statement, "All men are created equal..." now comprehensives every sex, every race, every breath of life living in the United States of America. No longer do Americans fight the oppression from some distant kingdom. They are free to reach for the goals of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".
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When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he predicted great changes within the times that he lived in. The Declaration encapsulated many of the ideas that separated the colonies from England and here began the process of creating a new country out of the battle.
One of the ideas that Jefferson wrote about was the freedom of religion. This was a core idea that made the basis of a republican society work, via separation of church and state. This caused many conflicts in the many faiths that already existed in the colonies. It took also a long time to separate the church from the state because of the old foundations...