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What was the context of the slavery passage that was deleted from the declaration of independence?
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Among the many sections removed or rewritten was an antislavery passage, in which Jefferson was condemning both slavery and the plan by the British to free slaves to fight against the rebel colonists. The authors were concerned about how this might be perceived by the Southern colonies where slavery was still legal. They feared that this might damage the solidarity of the colonies in their quest for independence.
The same justification applies to the US Constitution in 1787, which deferred any federal action on abolition for 20 years.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
According to the passage what particular phrase of the Declaration of Independence affected groups that the authors never expected?
Study Island Question.... "All men are created equal"...
