... history that is still in use today. It was addressed to the people of the United States. The purpose of the document was to set ground rules for the new colonies for both the people and where government role was. The starting of the declaration of independence started back to may 6 1776. this is when north Carolina declared independence so of coarse ... all the other colonies wanted independence too. So congress agreed and had all the colonies make up their own government. As a result to all of this congress appointed Thomas Jefferson who was a Virginian lawyer who is known for his "bro...

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... model constitutions. In July 1776, congress met and adopted the Declaration of Independence from Britain. A confederation was created to unite the citizens of the thirteen colonies into one country. A central government was constructed and was on a rough start. Although it was weak, as time increased, so did its strength. In 1787, the Articles of Confederation was disowned and a new constitution was ... ...

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