The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson shortly before the American Revolution, expresses far more than a list of complaints leveled at the British monarchy. After discussing the main points of the document in committee, Jefferson delved into the significant political writings of his time. Jefferson's Declaration combines elements of two other works with a new political theory with the intention of justifying the pursuit of independence to the rest of the Western world. He touches on human nature and the teleological end of both individuals and governments. He lays out the grounds for governmental authority as it connects to political representation. He relates all these concepts to one another, creating a system of government that corrects its own mistakes. Thomas Jefferson's political theory as outlined in the Declaration of Independence continues to influence political thought around the world, centuries after it fulfilled its original purpose.
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