The four key philosophies outlined in the Declaration of Independence are:
I want you get out the Declaration copy in your history book. Look at the first page and read the first 4 paragraphs. You will find what you are looking for in the writings of Jefferson. He states right there what is important , why, and what is behind his thinking. So, get to work and you shall find what you are looking for. It will come.
life, liberty and the preside of happyness
The Bill of Rights, Federal System, it seemed to confirm that a better world could be achieved, and the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, although it does not explicitly say that government derives it's power from the people, does state many of the reasons why.
The second Continental Congress made several key compromises. The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt at reconciliation with Britain, while the Declaration of Independence was a compromise between those seeking complete independence and those favoring reconciliation. The Congress also established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander-in-chief. Additionally, they approved the Articles of Confederation as a governing framework for the new United States.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Independence.
Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence :)
I want you get out the Declaration copy in your history book. Look at the first page and read the first 4 paragraphs. You will find what you are looking for in the writings of Jefferson. He states right there what is important , why, and what is behind his thinking. So, get to work and you shall find what you are looking for. It will come.
life, liberty and the preside of happyness
We shall not let Barnie be president. EVER
life, Liberty, and the Pirsiut of happieness
All the grievances against the king of England, and that it was the start of the American Revolution.
It showed that the colonists no longer recognized the English king.
The Bill of Rights, Federal System, it seemed to confirm that a better world could be achieved, and the Declaration of Independence
Samuel Adams was actually known as Father of the American Revolution. He initiated the Committees on Correspondence that linked the colonies together. He published many articles and was a key catalyst in uniting the colonies. A great book is "Samuel Adams" by Mark Puls. A remarkable life, and fascinating to read. Sam Adams is one of the great heroes of the Revolution but few of us were taught that.
The Declaration of Independence, although it does not explicitly say that government derives it's power from the people, does state many of the reasons why.
Bill of Rights Constitution Magna Carta Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence