What is the Declaration of Independence and why was it written? For whom?

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Franco Meyer

14 March, 18:38

What is the Declaration of Independence and why was it written? For whom?

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Abagail Kelley · Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence is the first formal statement by a nations people asserting their right to choose their own rights. It was written in order to clarify and justify the actions of The Second Continental Congress. Congress did form a committee to draft a declaration of independence and assigned this duty to Thomas Jefferson.