Declaration of Independence

The video discusses the American colonies' decision to separate from Great Britain, highlighting the political disputes that led to the revolution, such as taxation without representation and the Boston Tea Party. It explains the British response with the Intolerable Acts and the colonies' growing desire for independence. The video concludes with the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing the fundamental ideals of freedom and equality.

What were the Intolerable Acts and how did they affect the colonists?

What fundamental ideas were expressed in the Declaration of Independence?