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What is the most likely reason that Dr. King refers to both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his I Have a Dream speech?
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Which is more relevant to the 21St century the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution?
Both, those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it; the constitution as the supreme law of the land still applies, and the reason for the rebellion that started this government (the declaration of independence) is still a valid reason for rebellion today.
Why is the Fourth of July Independence Day?
The reason Independence Day is on July Fourth is because in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. This was on July Fourth and come on declaration of INDEPENDENCE and INDEPENDENCE day. :)
What is one reason Jefferson was chosen to be on the committee for the declaration of independence?
He was an excellent writer
What ideas are expressed in the declaration of independence to explain the reason for the fight against Britain?
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Enlightenment declaration of independence?
The Declaration of Independence is in fact connected to the Enlightenment movement which swept through western civilization beginning in the 17th century. With its emphasis upon reason, and choice, and the collective intent of free people in association, the Declaration is a clear expression of fundamental Enlightenment ideals and values.
Which is more relevant to the 21St century the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution?
Both, those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it; the constitution as the supreme law of the land still applies, and the reason for the rebellion that started this government (the declaration of independence) is still a valid reason for rebellion today.
What is two reason why Thomas Jefferson was called the Father of the Constitution?
You are thinking of James Madison, I think. Jefferson wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.
Why was the word democracy left out of the Declaration of Independence?
The reason the Declaration of Independence as well as the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution do not speak of a Democracy is due to the fact that the United States of America is not a Democracy. It is in fact a Republic. This is not explained well in school or in the media, but it is the fact.
How is the 18th century faith in reason in the Declaration of Independence?
no
How does the declaration of independence continue to shape America today?
The Declaration of Independence shows what the USA will not put up with then and now. The Colonies were tired of GB telling them what to do. Without the Declaration we would not be free today. The Declaration pretty much told GB that they were willing to wadge war against them and the Colonies won,which is why we are free today. The Declaration of Independence is the reason for the Constitution.
What reason did the declaration of independence give for the revolt of the colonies?
the independence was short on money that's why
Is there a reason for signing the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall?
the reason why it was in pennsyvania because it was inthe middle of all the states to meet at.
The Declaration of Independence explained why colonist wanted freedom?
Yes and gave them a reason to fight for independence
Why is the Fourth of July Independence Day?
The reason Independence Day is on July Fourth is because in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. This was on July Fourth and come on declaration of INDEPENDENCE and INDEPENDENCE day. :)
What document stated the reason the us wanted to be independent?
Declaration of Independence
Is there a reason for signing the Declaration of Independence?
The reason that people signed the Declaration of Independence is that they agreed with the statement made by that document, and they wished to demonstrate their support, in the hope that the colonies would become independent (which did happen, as you probably know).
British taxation of colonists without their consent was the major reason for?
the Declaration of Independence.
