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What passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment idea of the rule of law?
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Who The passage of the declaration of independence best refers to which government that would be later part of the you.s constitution?
Popular Sovereignty
Did all convention delegates sign the declaration independence?
Yes, all 44 and it wasn't a "convention " for the Declaration of Independence. The only convention was for the constitution in 1787. The Declaration was written by Jefferson because he was asked to write it and was in Congress. He was only 33 years old, but all ready had made a name for himself on the ability to be able to state what was needed. Congress voted on passage of the Declaration in October a few months after the publication of it in July 1776.
Which Enlightenment philosopher's belief does the passage most directly represent?
John Locke
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to include the passage about condemning slavery in the Declaration of Independence if he was a slaveholder?
Thomas Jefferson was a radical thinker. Indeed, he had slaves, but he knew that since the colonists wanted independence, the slaves would too. He did not think of the slaves as animals, but as people. Yes, he had many of them, but that was the expectation of a wealthier person in that time.
Who was on the committee that put the declaration of independence together?
John Hancock John Adams Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin
Which passage from the declaration of independence reflects the enlightenment of natural lights?
The passage from the Declaration of Independence that reflects Enlightenment ideas on natural rights is "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." This statement expresses the belief in inherent rights that are not granted by government but are fundamental to human existence.
Which passage from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the enlightenment principle of addressing a broken social contract?
That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or to abolish it.-Apex
What enlightenment idea is found in the passage from Declaration of Independence?
It is right in the first paragraph that man has the right to change his government when it no longer works for him.
In this passage from the Declaration of Independence the primary complaint of the colonists is centered around Parliament's passage of the?
quartering act
What actions revealed that the 1st Continental Congress was preparing for war?
The declaration of independence.....that's all I can think of
Who The passage of the declaration of independence best refers to which government that would be later part of the you.s constitution?
Popular Sovereignty
Which action by Britain did the colonists believe violated the principle stated in the Declaration of Independence that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed?
passage of the stamp act.
What groups where unrepresented in the Declaration of Independence?
The purpose of the Declaration was not to represent any group, but it was a list of wrongs of the King against the colonies.ANSWER:Whereas the Declaration of Independence states, "All men are created equal." You will not find anything about American Women, the American Indians, or the Slaves.Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence, had placed a passage, that freedom should also be granted to the Black Slaves in America. During the debate on the document, the Southern Delegation was not going to vote for it, unless that passage about freedom of the slaves was removed.They also reminded Jefferson, that he also owned slaves. All of the Representatives of the 13 Colonies had to vote for the Declaration of Independence unanimously, or it would not be adopted.Jefferson had no choice, but to remove the passage. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, passed and adopted the Declaration of Independence.
In this passage from Stephen E. Lucas's essay The Stylistic Artistry of the Declaration of Independence what is the meaning of the word alliteration?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
What Enlightenment idea is found in the Passage From The Declaration Of Independence?
Government should exist only if the people allow it. (Apex)
What historic event thomas Jefferson is known for?
Jefferson is known as the author of the Declaration of Independence amd so is closed associated with its passage on July 4, 1776.
In the passage from the declaration of independence Jefferson is employing which persuasive technique?
appeal to logic i think not sure tho
