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Who was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did John locked have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke (Not John Locked) was the inventer of The Social Contract. Locke's Contract states that people had certain unalienable rights, mainly life, liberty, and property. The authors of the Declaration of Independence were protesting British rule over the American colonies, claiming that the British government had violated these rights. (The Declaration of Independence features "the pursuit of happiness" instead of property as the third unalienable right) *Unalienable rights mean rights that are automatically given to everyone*
Why did the authors of declaration of independence fail to address the right of women native American and African Americans in the document?
they did not care
What did the authors of the Declaration of Independence call the relationship between people and government?
In The Declaration of Independence, the governmentâ??s relationship is as protector of the rights of the people. It is only through this relationship, the government is allowed to continue to exist. At this point, the government must cease to exist.
What reasons did the authors from the second continental congress writing the declaration of independence give for declaring the colonies free from British control?
The authors of the Declaration of Independence cited a range of grievances against King George III and British rule, including violations of the colonies' natural rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They argued that the British government had imposed unjust laws and taxes without representation, denied the colonists their rights, and maintained a standing army in peacetime without consent. Ultimately, they declared independence to establish a government that would secure their rights and respond to the will of the people. Their assertion was that when a government becomes destructive, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it.
What arguments do the authors of the Declaration of Independence make?
The authors of the Declaration of Independence argued against taxation without representation and for religious freedom.
Who was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were John Hancock's views on the declaration of independence?
John Hancock was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. His signature appears very large because he was very proud.
What phrase is in the Declaration of Independence and in the Bible?
"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 pursit of happiness." - Declaration of Independence.. and The Bible! <3
Did the authors of the declaration of the independence get in trouble by the king for writing the declaration?
yes they did,but they didn't allow the decaloration of independence go through for a while. THen the king gave up and allowed it.
What memorial in Washington DC honors the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
The Jefferson memorial.
English philosopher who influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence who expressed their unalienable rights?
John Locke
Is the Declaration of Independence a primary source or a secondary source?
The Declaration of Independence is a primary source because it was created at the time of the events it describes and provides firsthand information about the thoughts and beliefs of the authors.
Which document is matched to its author?
Thomas Jefferson-Declaration of Independence
What did John locked have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke (Not John Locked) was the inventer of The Social Contract. Locke's Contract states that people had certain unalienable rights, mainly life, liberty, and property. The authors of the Declaration of Independence were protesting British rule over the American colonies, claiming that the British government had violated these rights. (The Declaration of Independence features "the pursuit of happiness" instead of property as the third unalienable right) *Unalienable rights mean rights that are automatically given to everyone*
Why did the authors of declaration of independence fail to address the right of women native American and African Americans in the document?
they did not care
Why did the authors of the declaration of independence fail to address the right of women native Americans and African Americans in the document?
they did not care
