The Declaration of Independence is the most important of all American historical documents. It is essentially a one-sided document, a justification of the American Revolution presented to the world; but its unique combination of general principles and an abstract theory of government with a detailed enumeration of specific grievances and injustices has given it enduring power as one of the great political documents of the West. After stating its purpose, the opening paragraphs assert the …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…meaning. This document stood for the end and the beginning, the end of British rule and the being of a new era for all the American colonies. This document built confidence in the entire American nation, since know everyone felt free to run their lives the way they felt was right. People knew their chosen leaders would be the highest authority and know one would second their authority except for the people as a whole.