Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Independence, Declaration of" to…
"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Independence, Declaration of' to Indo-European Languages" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive reference work offers detailed analyses of various topics ranging from politics and historical documents to geography and culture. Within this volume, the section on the Declaration of Independence discusses the critical events and figures involved in the formulation of this pivotal document during the American Revolution. The opening of thistext focuses entirely on the context and significance of the United States Declaration of Independence, detailing the timeline leading up to its adoption in 1776. It highlights the growing discontent among the thirteen colonies and the key players, such as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, who participated in drafting the declaration. Through a detailed recount of legislative actions and debates, the text conveys both the ideological foundations of the declaration and its eventual adoption by Congress, set against the backdrop of a burgeoning democratic movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Independence, Declaration of" to "Indo-European Languages" Volume 14, Slice 4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40096 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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