Negative Effects Of The Declaration Of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is often hailed as one of the most important documents in American History, though the phrase might be a bit nearsighted, it is not entirely untrue. The Declaration of Independence, while by itself did not substantially change the nation, was the culmination of the changing settler mindset, which was shifting towards independence. Along with representing a changing people, the Declaration of Independence also pushed forward a new world that was host to new a new government, and also made new relations with Foreign countries, specifically France. The Declaration also brought a new sense of freedom through unity, which consequentially held up negative public opinions about the enemy, the British Crown. In the beginning of the history of the American colonies, there was clearly an unwavering faith towards the British motherland, with colonists fresh off the boat with intentions to benefit their homeland from which they came. Of course, all good things must come to an end and the English plans for expansion were prematurely cut short. The Crown’s unfair treatment of the separated citizens had turned into anger and distrust, which combined with the separation of the Americas, turned into a veritable petri …show more content…
This time was the base for a changing nation, it set the stage for a new government to take over and for new parties, the voice of independence, to form. Alliances were setting up and growing while American values and worldviews were being reinforced by the bombs bursting around them. While the Declaration’s content may not have had the greatest impact at the time, its influence due to the events surrounding it’s signing has tremendously influenced the outcome of the war and the world as we know it