The Declaration Of Independence, A Short Explanation, 2nd Edition

The Declaration of Independence can be a little difficult to read. It's not because people are stupid or dumb or even thick. It is because of the language of the time and the changing of definitions that make it difficult. Long ago, you might have heard someone say, "Put the cow into the bucket, some water," or "Throw the horse over the fence, some hay." You might look at those statements and squint, but you know you aren't fitting that cow into a bucket and you know you are not throwing th...