How did the Declaration influence the Constitution? The Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are the most important documents in the American history. Jefferson wrote the Declaration to explain why the colonies wanted independence. The Declaration government abuse brought light to the constitution and Bill of Rights being made. The British government abuse his power by imposing taxes and quartering troops. The government taxed the colonies stuff without asking them about it. For example jefferson said “for imposing taxes on us without our consent”. The second of many abuse the government committed was military, he abused his power by making troop invade the colonies personal space and disrespecting colonies and their homes. An