Understanding the Declaration of Independence

James Wolfe · Jennifer Viegas

Jul 2015 · Enslow Publishing, LLC

About this ebook

The Declaration of Independence became the cornerstone document of our democratic nation. But why was it written? What influenced its author, Thomas Jefferson, and what made it so revolutionary? Discover how this document shaped the foundation of a nation, and how it continues to influence American government today.

About the author

Jim Wolfe is a life strategist, author, and explorer of the universe who teaches the synthesis of success and fulfillment. He is obsessed with reading, writing, learning, travel, and personal growth. He draws on a tremendous variety of sources to create effective educational experiences. Jim tends to be science and evidence-minded, but he's open to anything that actually works and looks for personal growth lessons in literally everything he does. Jim doesn't want to motivate you for a few hours or days. He wants your internal life followed closely by your external life to be permanently better after you connect with him. His current mission is to help at least one million people love themselves and their lives more. Jim earned his M.A. in Communication and B.B.A. in Business Economics from Boise State University.