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Many people are asking the question: Why is the Declaration of Independence important today? It's not something that can be answered completely with a sentence or sound bite. It requires a bit of a study into American history and a journey down the ancient paths of our forefathers. It takes a look at the lives of the signers -- Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Richard Henry Lee, and the rest, as well as the Founders that did not sign the Declaration -- George Washington, Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale, and so on. Along the journey you will discover the answers to this question. This website, as well as the Ancient Paths e-newsletter are dedicated to answering this question fully.
So, Why is the Declaration of Independence important today? The best place to start is to read the full text of the Declaration itself. Quick -- How many signers of the Declaration can you name? 10? 20? 30? Most Americans can't name ten signers, even though these men pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor for the cause of independence. Why would these men risk their lives simply to give up a system that had made most of them very wealthy? They've told us -- read the Declaration to see the reasons they gave. That will begin to tell you why the Declaration of Independence is still important today.
Still asking ... Why is the Declaration of Independence important today? Click on this link to see what the founders themselves, and other famous Americans, had to say about the importance of the declaration. You'll find quotes from Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Ronald Reagan, and more.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important today? Because it gave purpose and meaning to the American Revolutionary War. So, we have maps of the Revolutionary War era and information about weapons used during the American Revolution. Take a look!
Why is
the Declaration of
Independence important today? Simply because without it, there may not
have been an America as we know it today. Our ancestors fought and died
for our liberty! That alone makes the Declaration important to us
today! If you are interested in genealogy, we have some excellent
resources that will help you research your family tree. You might even
be able to trace your family roots back to the Revolutionary War era! Take a look here!Why is the Declaration of Independence important today? Because it is a major part of our history. If you like history, you will enjoy taking our free quiz on the Declaration and looking over our Fast American Revolution Facts page. Enjoy!
So, go ahead and begin your journey to explore the answers to the question ... why is the Declaration of Independence important today? But this web site is just the tip of the iceberg! If you haven't done so already, sign up for the Ancient Paths e-newsletter for weekly e-mails with more information about our Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence.
If you're interested in some excellent books and videos on the subject, take a look at my other website, Ancient Paths Christian Bookstore!
I hope you enjoy your journey!
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