The United States Declaration of Independence (Original and Modernized Capitalization Versions)
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The United States Declaration of Independence (Original and Modernized Capitalization Versions) by Thomas Jefferson
A seminal document in American history, The United States Declaration of Independence articulates the colonies' intent to separate from British rule. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, this declaration asserts the inherent rights of individuals and the principles of self-governance. Presented here in both its original and modernized capitalization versions, it remains a powerful statement of freedom and equality, inspiring democratic movements around the world.
Jefferson, Thomas: - Thomas Jefferson was born in Virginia in 1743 into a wealthy and socially prominent family. After attending the College of William and Mary, he went on to study law. At the age of twenty-six, Jefferson began building Monticello. Three years later, in 1772, he married Martha Wayles Skelton. The couple had six children, two of whom survived to adulthood. Considered elequent in his writing, although not as his speech, Jefferson took on much of the writing needed by the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Continental Congress, both of which he was a member. In 1776, at the young age of 33, Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. From 1779 to 1781, Jefferson served as Governor of Virginia. Jefferson temporarily retired from public life after his term as governor, returning to public life in 1784 as a diplomat serving in France. In 1790, Jefferson was appointed Secretary of State in President Washington's Cabinet, but resigned in 1793 over a disagreement with Alexander Hamilton. As political disagreements continued to polarize the young government, Jefferson found himself leading those who sympathized with the revolutionary cause in France. In 1800, Jefferson was elected President in a tie vote that ironically was decided by Alexander Hamilton. In 1809, after two terms as President, Jefferson returned to his home in Monticello, where he developed, among other projects, plans for the University of Virginia. In addition, he sold his collection of books to the government to form the basis of the Library of Congress. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781434404978 |
| ISBN 10 | 1434404978 |
| Title | The United States Declaration of Independence (Original and Modernized Capitalization Versions) |
| Author | Thomas Jefferson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wildside Press |
| Year published | 2024-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
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