What is the Declaration of Independence?

Step back to 1776 and witness the creation of the Declaration of Independence in this engaging history from the acclaimed What Was? series, perfect for young readers celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Follow Thomas Jefferson as he drafts this pivotal document under the heat of a Philadelphia summer, marking the colonists' bold decision to break away from Britain. Explore the motivations behind the Declaration and the passion that ignited the Revolutionary War, all presented in an accessible narrative that brings America's foundation to life.