Democracy type of government is most closely defined by the given quote.
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The 'Declaration of Independence' was a historic proclamation signed on the '4th of July, 1776' that cut all the political ties with the Empire of Great Britain and established America as an 'independent nation'.
Also, by signing this proclamation, the newly 'independent USA' made an official alliance with the 'Kingdom of France' and acquired military assistance from the French in the 'Revolutionary War' against Great Britain.
It would've been day by day of week by week and it would've been exciting what he experience that specific day. The book NIght written as it is not always as specific for certain days and events :)