How it affected the United States? Fall 2013

The Declaration of Independence had many effects on the United States. It is the symbol is American Democracy. The document created many freedoms for the people and if we didn't stand up to Great Britain we would still be under their rules and unjust way of living. Also, it allowed all men and women to become equal, because in Great Britain the people had no type of equality. However, the impact on the United States can go on forever but the main affect happened to be that we are an independent nation and not just an over ruled colony, which means it is much safer to live. The affects are endless and because of them we became the strong and wealthy nation we are today.