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How do you think the principles of the declaration could be applied to slavery?
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The principles of the declaration - that all men are created equal and have inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - can be applied to slavery by recognizing that slavery is a violation of these rights. By abolishing slavery and ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, we uphold the principles of the declaration and promote a more just and equitable society.
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Why did people have racism and slavery if it was against the Declaration of Independence?
Back in the days of racism and slavery black people were not viewed as a man. They were often refereed to as a persons item. The Deceleration of Independence only gave freedom to men who were citizens and if you were merely an item then you could not be a citizen.
When could slavery be ended?
slavery ended a while ago
After slavery was abolished why slaves could vote?
Salves could not vote for many years after slavery was abolished.
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence is a question that could be made from the section heading above A. Who signed the Declaration of Independence B. Why was the Declaration of Independe?
Who signed the Declaration of Independenc?
Why did Abraham Lincoln include the phrase all men are created equal?
In his Gettyburg address, he was quoting from the Declaration of Independence. That phrase would be recognizable to the audience , stir patriotic feelings and could be applied to freeing the slaves.
Who helped frame the Declaration of Independence and helped gain support for American independence from France?
Benjamin Franklin - the most respected American of that time - helped frame the Declaration of Independence. He was one of the five members of The Committee to produce a Declaration. (The other members were John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston.) Some scholars believe that Franklin was asked to write the Declaration and that he turned it down. Why? Because his "writing was not to be edited."Franklin was the most outspoken of the anti-slavery delegates and he would have included that clause in the Declaration. Franklin and Adams chose Jefferson to write the Declaration. Besides being an excellent writer, Jefferson was a slave owner from Virginia and this was politically important! If slavery was to be abolished in July of 1776, it would have to be proposed by a Southerner. When Jefferson finished his 1st draft of the Declaration, he immediately took it to Franklin who edited it! The clause of abolishing slavery went to Congress, but the Southern colonies/states would have no part of it and it was deleted from the signed Declaration. Franklin reminded Adams and other Northern anti-slavery delegates that the issue at hand was independence from Britain - not abolishing slavery. The issue of slavery could be brought up later. (And was it ever!) Franklin also gained the support of the French monarchy in the way of French troops and money that was instrumental in the American defeat of the British. How ironic that Franklin's influence of seeking "equal rights for all men" would be the later rallying cry for the French Revolution and the death knell for the French king and queen. - Brad Watson 5/28/09 11:01 MiamiWorldPerc@netzero.com
How was the Declaration of Independence distributed?
Copies of the Declaration of Independence were printed and released to the public. The Declaration was read aloud to those who could not read.
Why was slavery omitted from the Declaration of Independence?
In practically relevant terms for American society in the 18th century, the Declaration of Independence ignored the issue of slavery because of the tremendous internal divisions which the Continental Congress suffered from. Many American patriots were dedicated slave-holders, while many were not. The issue was left unresolved until independence could be won. In theoretical terms, however, the Declaration does hold out the truth that all persons in a truly free society are created equal and deserve equality before the law (and in any other significant respect).
Was slavery a moral issue that could have been solved through legislative compromise?
Slavery was not something you could half-abolish.
What could be the conclusion for directive principles of state policy?
conclusion of directive principles of state policy
How could the government guarantee there would be no more slavery?
they could guarantee there would be no more slavery by the new law the government made:)
How do you use word principles in a sentence?
When you get in trouble, you should stick to your principles and not do anything irresponsible that could make the situation worse. It is important that people have principles.
