The Declaration of Independence was an very important document. It pretty much said was that america wanted their freedom from the British. T. Jefferson was the one who wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was the best known writer at the time so he was given the tough job. He wrote the famous 1,328 word document within a few days. Copies were made of this document and hung throughout the Colonies. When it reached a village or city people read read them. John Hancock was the biggest signature on the document but also the first signature.