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.
No, the Declaration of Independence was not directly related to Westward expansion. The Declaration of Independence was a document drafted in 1776 by the American colonies to declare their independence from British rule. Westward expansion, on the other hand, refers to the period in American history where settlers migrated westward across the continent, which primarily took place during the 19th century.
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.
The English philosophers John Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu.
about 6 months EDIT: Edison lived a century after the American Revolution. Thomas JEFFERSON was the author of the Declaration. It took him seventeen days.
The Declaration and the Constitution, together, address mankind's most basic political questions. Resting on a firm moral foundation, they articulate the first principles of political organization. Thus, they were meant to serve not merely the 18th century but generations to come, which would face those same basic questions, whatever their particular circumstances, whatever their state of material progress. Because the principles the Founders articulated transcend both time and technology, they will serve us well as we move through the 21st century, if only we understand them correctly and apply them well.
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Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800, and is known as the birthplace of American democracy as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed there. The city played a key role in the American Revolution and has a rich history dating back to the 17th century.
56 signers THE 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence form a fascinating cross section of late 18th-century America. Some were great men; some were not.
well he was naked and the british shot him
The American war of independence was against Britain, not just England.
No, the Declaration of Independence was not directly related to Westward expansion. The Declaration of Independence was a document drafted in 1776 by the American colonies to declare their independence from British rule. Westward expansion, on the other hand, refers to the period in American history where settlers migrated westward across the continent, which primarily took place during the 19th century.
In practically relevant terms for American society in the 18th century, the Declaration of Independence ignored the issue of slavery because of the tremendous internal divisions which the Continental Congress suffered from. Many American patriots were dedicated slave-holders, while many were not. The issue was left unresolved until independence could be won. In theoretical terms, however, the Declaration does hold out the truth that all persons in a truly free society are created equal and deserve equality before the law (and in any other significant respect).
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.
They didn’t send the Declaration of Rights. That was done a century before them. They Did send the king the Declaration of Independence listing the wrongs against the colonies they felt he had committed.
The English philosophers John Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu.
about 6 months EDIT: Edison lived a century after the American Revolution. Thomas JEFFERSON was the author of the Declaration. It took him seventeen days.