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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4th 1776 announced to the World that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire.
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Who were the oldest and youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence?
The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Edward Rutledge of Southern Carolina. He was 26. He was also initially opposed to independence, but signed the Declaration for the sake of unanimity.
The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 at the time. At the signing, Franklin famously said "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."
What are five disadvantages the US faced as they became a new nation?
The United States faced many difficulties as a new nation. There is no definitive list of just five, and they are all subject to a certain amount of opinion and historical interpretation.
1. The largest disadvantage is that they were declaring independence from one of the world's most powerful nations, and certainly entering a war against a powerful Navy and Army. And this is at a time when the United States had a variety of local and state militias, but no real national Army or Navy.
2. The new country would have tremendous financial strain, with almost no ability to borrow. It would also have no common currency.
3. The new country would be blockaded and would have a great deal of difficulty importing and exporting important commodities.
4. The new country's borders with the Native Americans and with nearby European colonies would be subject to great dispute. English Canada, French Canada, Spanish Florida and French Louisiana all had territorial disputes with the United States.
5. There were substantial internal differences between regions, with very different economies and ways of life, and great differences of opinion on what it meant to be an American, and even whether America should actually be a nation.
What are the major poinst of the Declaration of Independence?
i know one, it's "All men are created equally." i know one, it's "All men are created equally." go to this link.... * www.tamut.edu/academics/mperri/AmSoInHis/MainPoints--Declaration ofIndependence.doc
Why were state constitutions necessary following the declaration of independence?
State constitutions were necessary following the declaration of independence because of disagreement between the states. There had to be some unity within each state to promote unity within the country.
The representatives to the Second Continental Congress decided to write the Declaration of Independence because they knew that they would never receive fair representation under the reign of King George III. Therefore, they decided to break away from England and establish America as it's own country.
What evidence is there that the colonist had already unsuccessfully voiced concerns to be king?
The evidence that exists which shows that colonists had already unsuccessfully voiced their concerns to the king is the Declaration of Independence. This document was created by the Second Continental Congress in 1776 after not receive a response from England concerning many issues that arose for the colonies.
How are the declaration of independence and the bill of rights alike and different?
Both the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights focus on limiting state tyranny. They were both written around the same time and by the same people essentially.
What were the goals of the first and second continental congress?
the first one declared loyalty to the king and boycotted British goods and also called for each state to start armies also they said that the intolerable acts were not right
the second wrote the declaration of independence and started coming up with a form of government. VERSACE VERSACE
What is so special about July 4 1776?
On that day in the 13 British Colonies of America, the Declaration of Independence was announced, which declared the United States a free and separate sovereign nation. The document was written by Thomas Jefferson and a committee of the Continental Congress . It stated the grievances against King George III and Parliament, noting that these violations of the natural rights of the colonists were the reasons for the dissolution of the governmental bond with Britain. The American Revolution had begun on April 19, 1775 and the Declaration changed the status of that conflict from rebellion to self-determination, allowing the US to seek recognition by the other governments of Europe and the world.
The phrase "are and of right ought to be..." was not in Jefferson's "rough" draft but was added by the Congress. To find the person (or persons) who recommended that phrase, you will need to do some research. Of the many books that examine the wording and the drafts of the Declaration of Independence and that might have a note about the author(s) of those words, three are easily available:
--Pauline Maier, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence
--Gary Wills, Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
--Carl Becker, Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas
Unfortunately, Jefferson's extensive notes about the history and the development of the Declaration do not mention the phrase or its origin.
Here is another clue that might help you in your search. On March 18, 1766, the British Parliament issued the "Declaratory Act" ("An act for the better securing the dependency of his majesty's dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain"), in which it was declared that "the said colonies and plantations in America have been, are, and of right ought to be, subordinate unto, and dependent upon the imperial crown and parliament of Great Britain; and that the King's majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons of Great Britain, in parliament assembled, (has), bath, and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever...." [emphasis added]
Thus, England's own words and justification for keeping the colonies subordinate to her power and authority were turned against her when the colonies announced that "these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States...." Whether that happened by design or by coincidence, you may be able to discern after you have researched the issue.
That's nice and all but...
Richard Henry Lee originally said that.
Who were the Georgians that signed the Declaration Of Independence?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton.
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Which best explains how the body of the declaration of independence supports Jefferson's purpose?
it lists the ways that king george III has injured the colonies
What is the literary or philosophical movement of the declaration of independence?
The Enlightenment was the literary and philosophical movement in Europe that greatly influenced the Declaration of Independence. The idea of the consent of the governed, for example, was drawn from philosophers of the movement.
What does the Declaration of Independence say about the colonists?
It says that all thirten colonies were united under the common idea that they have absolved all allegiance to the British crown and were independent and free to do as any other free and independent soveriegn nation has the ability to do.
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed and written?
July 4, 1776. However, many historians believe the true date was August 2, 1776.
What is the style of The Declaration of Independence?
Not to sure what you mean by style, but it is included within classicism. The classist movement focused on the belief that the world has a very rigid structure. and that nature and humans can be understood through reason and thought. not sure if this was anything like what you were looking for..:P
When was the Declaration of Independence written in 1786?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
people are john jay, George Washington john Sullivan , etc.
What is the source of all power in the American government?
The Congress was the power given to all US territories .... Peace Love and Happiness all the people of the world
One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Richard Stockton was one of the signers of the Declaration Of Independence. He was also the chief justice of New Jersey. He was also one of my ansestors.
The Declaration of Independence contains?
The real answer is that it held when they stood up and took their independence and broke their ties with great Britain
What was the punishment for committing treason on the declaration of independence?
Since the Americans won the war, there was no punishment. However, if the colonists had lost, the signers of the declaration would likely have been tried and convicted of treason against the king and hung, and their property confiscated.
Where is the Declaration of Independence located?
The Declaration of Independence is a separate document that announced to England that the colonies didn't want to be ruled by Parliament. It led to the Revolutionary War and when that was over, the Articles of the Confederacy and then the Constitution were written over the next several years. Both, in my opinion, are beautifully written and are very clear in their intent.
