Declaration of Independence: Section 1: Introduction Summary

Don't Worry, We'll Explain

  • Okay, the Declaration starts out with the longest sentence ever. But it's actually just a simple heads up about what's about to go down.
  • Jefferson & Co. point out that, generally speaking, when a country breaks up with another country, it's good manners to explain why.
  • And they're totally going to do that right now.