How to Read the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in regards to the birth of America. Signed by our founding fathers, it declared our independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Every American should make the time to read this document at least once in their lifetime. Here are a few tips on how to find it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Surf the web. Simply type in "Declaration of Independence" in your favorite search engine and you will encounter countless results providing the document in its entirety. In just a couple of clicks, you will be well on your way to reading about the birth of America.
2. Check out the library. The library is a great place to read the Declaration of Independence. Simply search the web to find your local branch and take an afternoon and head down there. The library will provide a quiet location in which you can peruse not only the Declaration of Independence, but other books about the birth of America as well.
3. Take a class. Whether it be in your high school or college or through your local community, classes on American history are readily available. They will most likely specialize in the birth of America. There you will not only study the Declaration of Independence, but meet other people who share your same interests.
4. Visit the National Archives in Washington D.C. This agency is in charge of preserving our nation's most important documents. During business hours you can visit the National Archives and see one of the actual copies of the Declarations of Independence which has been preserved. To help plan your trip to Washington D.C., visit their city's Chamber of Commerce on the web, or browse Washington D.C. in your favorite travel site such as Expedia or Travelocity.