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[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 14.png|thumb|250px|Ratonhnhaké:ton, [[Samuel Adams]], Benjamin Franklin and [[John Hancock]] at the signing]] | [[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 14.png|thumb|250px|Ratonhnhaké:ton, [[Samuel Adams]], Benjamin Franklin and [[John Hancock]] at the signing]] | ||
The '''Declaration of Independence''' is a statement adopted by the [[Continental Congress]] on 4 July 1776 which | The '''United States Declaration of Independence''' is a statement adopted by the [[Continental Congress]] on 4 July 1776 which proclaimed the sovereignty of the [[United States|thirteen colonies]] then in rebellion against the [[United Kingdom|Kingdom of Great Britain]], and as such, were no longer a part of the {{Wiki|British Empire}}.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
Among its contents was the assertion that "all men are created equal" and that they were entitled to the inalienable rights of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness", a conviction that came to be disseminated across the [[Earth|world]], inspiring revolutions such as the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="AC3" /> | |||
The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was present during | ==History== | ||
The original draft of the document was written by [[Thomas Jefferson]], and, over the course of the following months,<ref name="AC3" /> the Declaration of Independence was signed by a number of delegates who came to be known as the [[Founding Fathers]], with [[George Washington]] and [[Benjamin Franklin]] being among the more prominent founders.<ref name="AC3" /> However, Washington was not among those who signed the document, as he was no longer a congressman and was currently commanding the [[Continental Army]] in [[New York City]]. | |||
The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was present during a signing of the Declaration at [[Independence Hall]] in [[Philadelphia]], having come seeking Washington to warn him about the [[Templars]]. During this time, his mentor [[Achilles Davenport]] waited outside.<ref name="AC3" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' | |||
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Revision as of 12:55, 14 August 2017
The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on 4 July 1776 which proclaimed the sovereignty of the thirteen colonies then in rebellion against the Kingdom of Great Britain, and as such, were no longer a part of the British Empire.[1]
Among its contents was the assertion that "all men are created equal" and that they were entitled to the inalienable rights of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness", a conviction that came to be disseminated across the world, inspiring revolutions such as the French Revolution.[1]
History
The original draft of the document was written by Thomas Jefferson, and, over the course of the following months,[1] the Declaration of Independence was signed by a number of delegates who came to be known as the Founding Fathers, with George Washington and Benjamin Franklin being among the more prominent founders.[1] However, Washington was not among those who signed the document, as he was no longer a congressman and was currently commanding the Continental Army in New York City.
The Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton was present during a signing of the Declaration at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, having come seeking Washington to warn him about the Templars. During this time, his mentor Achilles Davenport waited outside.[1]
Gallery
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The Declaration of Independence
