Britain reacted to the Declaration of Rights, which emerged from the Glorious Revolution of 1688, by recognizing it as a legitimate expression of parliamentary sovereignty and the rights of citizens. The declaration led to the Bill of Rights in 1689, which established limits on the powers of the monarchy and affirmed certain civil liberties. This shift marked the beginning of constitutional monarchy in Britain, significantly curtailing royal authority and setting a precedent for future governance. Overall, it was seen as a crucial step in the evolution of British democracy.
Our rights as "We the people" and it was a declaration of us separating from Great Britain. "What it was about" cannot be expressed better than by it's title. It was a "Declaration of Independence".
Go to war
A war with Britain. Tempers were rising and they representatives knew that Britain would not just let the colonies go.
The major premise in Jefferson's declaration is that the duty of government is to protect the rights of the people. Jefferson also listed the wrongs he felt Britain had committed.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a model for the Bill of Rights.
The Declaration of Independence did not address the people. It was sent to Britain and listed the ways they had wronged them. In it, however, it does say that people have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and that Britain has gone against these rights. This suggested that they would protect these rights in their new government.
it free us from great Britain and gave us r rights
Washington was impressed. He hoped that it inspired people(soldiers).-kayla
The declaration of independence
Our rights as "We the people" and it was a declaration of us separating from Great Britain. "What it was about" cannot be expressed better than by it's title. It was a "Declaration of Independence".
Go to war
The Declaration of Independence said that Britain and their king abused the rights of the American colonists. It listed the charges against the king including his abuse of power and imposing taxes on them without their consent.
the declaration of Independence states that the 13 colonies all want to separate from Britain and become there own country . it also states 1 to 2 complaints and why they want to separate from Britain.
because he started war
A war with Britain. Tempers were rising and they representatives knew that Britain would not just let the colonies go.
The delegates compromised. They halted all trade with Britain and alerted the colonial militias to prepare for war. Meanwhile, they drafted a Declaration of Rights, a list of 10 resolutions that included the right to " life, liberty, and property "
The major premise in Jefferson's declaration is that the duty of government is to protect the rights of the people. Jefferson also listed the wrongs he felt Britain had committed.