Themes and Threads: Founding Documents & Ideals

1787–1789

Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and

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1764–1787

Declaration of Independence

Jefferson’s Declaration justified independence by asserting natural rights, listing grievances against the king, and formally announcing separation from Great Britain.

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