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Spreading the Word
The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution ushered in an age of democratic revolutions. But unlike many later revolutions, America's war did not lead to unbridled violence and dictatorship; cooperation and compromise distinguish the creation of the United States from more violent revolutions. Despite great uncertainties, America's founders pressed forward to independence and, as the text of the Declaration spread, it became a lasting beacon for those seeking justice, human dignity, and self-government throughout the world. |