The Declaration of Independence

In June of 1776, Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia behind a veil of imposed secrecy. The country was wracked by military and political uncertainties. At a time when a king by the name of King George the III ruled with an iron fist, uncaring to a civilization he never knew. A group of men, from all over the new world, joined together to draft a declaration of independence to burst the chains …

…documents to come. In conclusion, this time was said to be "The time a true America was born". References: Kindig, Thomas. (n.d.). Retrieved from Independence Hall Association Web site: <Tab/>http://www.ushistory.org Stein, Jopesph R., & Stein, Conrad. (1995). The Declaration of Independence. Grolier <Tab/>Publishing. Zinn, Howard. (1991). Cross Examining American Ideology. In The Declaration of <Tab/>Independence. Harper Trade.