+The **Declaration of Independence** is the seminal document adopted by the [Continental Congress](/wiki/continental_congress) on July 4, 1776. It proclaimed the thirteen American colonies' freedom from [Great Britain](/wiki/great_britain), articulating fundamental rights and the principle of self-governance. This historic text laid the philosophical foundation for the [United States](/wiki/united_states).
+## See also
+- [American Revolution](/wiki/american_revolution)
+- [Founding Fathers](/wiki/founding_fathers)
+- [Constitution](/wiki/constitution)