History GCSE
Declaration of Independence
What Declaration of Independence means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Declaration of Independence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A document of July 1776 that formally severed ties with Britain and articulated the philosophical justification for rebellion based on natural rights.
Topics that use Declaration of Independence
- Option P2: Key topic 3: The loss of an empire, 1765–83 - 2 The War of Independence 1775-83 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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