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Should the declaration of independence have included a slavery clause?
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Is the Declaration of Independence put in quotes or underlined or anything?
It should be capitalised as in Declaration of Independence
Who were some people not included in the Declaration of Independence?
When the Declaration of Independence was created the freedoms provided in it were really meant only for white land owners. While it says all men were created equal, it really should have said "All white landowners were created equal." The fifteenth and nineteenth amendment gave Blacks and Women the right to vote respectively.
I was the main writer of the declaration of independence?
Adams, Franklin, Lee, Jefferson and others 'wrote' the declaration of independence in terms of what they thought should be included in it. It was the lawyer, Thomas Jefferson that actually wrote their thoughts down in words. From this it does not appear that any of those involved was a 'main writer'.
What document listed the American colonist reasons for wanting independence from England?
The Declaration of Independence was written during the Revolutionary War and listed the reasons the thirteen colonies should no longer be part of the British Empire. Its author was Thomas Jefferson.
What does not appear in the Declaration of Rights section of the Declaration of Independence?
Women should have a voice in Government
What idea does not appear in the declaration of rights section of the Declaration of Independence?
There are a great number of ideas that are not included in the Declaration of Independence. One idea is human fashion.
Is the Declaration of Independence put in quotes or underlined or anything?
It should be capitalised as in Declaration of Independence
Who were some people not included in the Declaration of Independence?
When the Declaration of Independence was created the freedoms provided in it were really meant only for white land owners. While it says all men were created equal, it really should have said "All white landowners were created equal." The fifteenth and nineteenth amendment gave Blacks and Women the right to vote respectively.
What controversial issue was mentioned in the Declaration of Independence that was omitted from the final draft?
slavery. Jefferson thought that slaves should be set free and slavery was morally wrong. However, the delegates from the southern states would not sign the declaration unless the clause on slavery was removed. Eventually, Jefferson conceded and it was removed.
I was the main writer of the declaration of independence?
Adams, Franklin, Lee, Jefferson and others 'wrote' the declaration of independence in terms of what they thought should be included in it. It was the lawyer, Thomas Jefferson that actually wrote their thoughts down in words. From this it does not appear that any of those involved was a 'main writer'.
Why should the thirteen colonies be concerned about the Declaration of Independence?
because the declaration of independence was the document that gave them the freedom to be free from Britain
What document listed the American colonist reasons for wanting independence from England?
The Declaration of Independence was written during the Revolutionary War and listed the reasons the thirteen colonies should no longer be part of the British Empire. Its author was Thomas Jefferson.
Did the Declaration of Independence have to be revised?
No, I do not agree that the Declaration of Independence should be revised however the document has ingrained flaws from the time and era it was written in that need to be recognized and acknowledged.
Why should you not sign the Declaration of Independence?
because it farted
What does not appear in the Declaration of Rights section of the Declaration of Independence?
Women should have a voice in Government
Did slavery end before the Revolutionary War?
no. the colonists had had the declaration of Independence written, and it did say all men should be treated equal, but they had thought it only nent white men.
When was the Declaration of war signed?
Depends on which war. Each war has its own declaration, or should.
