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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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What 3 rights do all men have according to the declaration of independence?
Life, Liberty, and happiness. Yet, the government can't guarantee that you have any of these things . No one can guarantee that you will be happy. It is up to you to make yourself happy. The language of the Declaration was not a promise to the future, but a means to express a philosophy.
What was the most common occupation of the delegates from Declaration of Independence?
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What were the six grievances against King George III and their significance?
-For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us
-For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world:
-For imposing taxes on us without our consent:
-For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury:
-For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences
-For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring province, establishing there in an arbitrary
The colonists had no direct representation in Parliament.
The colonists were unable to sell products to any country except Britain.
To force colonists to buy English products, Parliament placed high on French and Dutch goods.
Parliament expected the colonists to help pay the costs of the French and Indian War.
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.
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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.
We need independence to strive for our own things in our own way. If you depend on others then you will never get thing done your way. For example; if you depend on someone to drive you to work, sometimes you will miss important meetings and/or be late for work. Independence is a very important skill in life.
"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.- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, - That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.- Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."
Having your own business and being in competition to be the best.
According to the Declaration of Independence who had broken the unwritten contract between he king and his colonial subjects
The fundamental principle of American democracy that is the basis for the Declaration of Independence being sent to King George III and is reflected in John Locke's ideas of a social contract is that of popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty is the principle that the power of the state is derived from the will of the people. This is the basis for both the Declaration of Independence and Locke's ideas of a social contract because it establishes that the people have the right to overthrow a government that is not in their best interest. The Declaration of Independence was sent to King George III to inform him that the people of the United States had chosen to exercise their right to popular sovereignty by forming their own government. Locke's social contract also established popular sovereignty by arguing that the people have the right to overthrow oppressive governments and form new ones that would better serve their interests.
What three things did Locke think that every person was entitled to?
John Locke a famous philosopher in the 1600s believed that every person was entitled to three fundamental rights: life liberty and property. Locke argued that these rights were natural rights meaning that they were not granted by any government or society but instead were inherent to all people by virtue of their existence.
- Life: Locke believed that everyone has the right to live and should be allowed to pursue whatever life they choose.
- Liberty: Everyone should have the freedom to act and think as they choose so long as it does not infringe upon the rights of others.
- Property: Everyone should be able to possess and own property as long as it is acquired legally.
These rights set the stage for many of the ideas and values that we still hold today.
Where is independence hall located?
It is in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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How do Jefferson's unalienable rights compare with the natural rights expressed by Locke?
Unalienable rights are protected by the constitution and the judicial system of the U.S., whereas John Locke's idea of a person's natural rights has no force in law and, in fact and in practice, those rights tend to be exercised (or suspended) purely at the whim of whatever self-selecting ruling class happens to hold sway at the time.
The unalienable rights described in the constitution, whilst they may be open to interpretation, are guaranteed to all citizens of the United States.
In contrast, Lockean natural rights have nowhere been granted similar legal status and are often allowed or denied as a way of controlling the masses; viz: the suspension of the right of travel and of assembly during the British miner's strike, the use of military force in suppressing the student protest in Tiannanmen Square and the subjugation and murder of tens of thousands of Iraqis both under Saddam Hussein and under the so-called Allies after the Gulf war.
He was famous because he signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Who was the leader of the us independence?
The leader of the American Revolution and a key figure in the struggle for U.S. independence was George Washington. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, leading American forces in their fight against British rule. Washington's leadership and military strategies were crucial to securing victory and ultimately achieving independence in 1783. He later became the first President of the United States, solidifying his role as a foundational leader in American history.
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What does the Declaration of Independence say in regular terms?
The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of American history. It has been included among one of the most important documents ever to be written in the history of the United States of America. We refer to it still today as we recall the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. The following summary of the Declaration of Independence will briefly describe its content.
Although the declaration is not officially divided into sections, it is commonly referred to in five distinct parts; the Introduction, the Preamble, the Indictment of King George III, the Denunciation of the British people, and the Conclusion.
The Introduction
The Introduction of the Declaration of Independence refers to the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitling the people to assume any type of political independence. The introduction also acknowledges that the reason for independence must be of reasonable terms. The Declaration therefore must be concise and explained thoroughly.
The Preamble
The Preamble contains probably the most famous lines of the Declaration, "we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal."? The Preamble states that there are certain unalienable rights that government should never violate. Those rights include the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Should those rights be violated and the government fails to protect them, the people have the right to protect those rights themselves by overthrowing the government.
The Indictment
The Indictment begins by stating the suffering of the American colonies and the feeling of absolute constraint in forming a new system of government. The Indictment also refers to the numerous and repeated injuries that King George III placed upon the colonies and then go on to include factual information as to the many things that King George III had committed.
The King is accused of twenty seven specific abuses; interfering with colonists' rights to self government and a fair judicial system; instituting legislation that affected colonies without their consent, increasing taxes on colonists; requirement to quarter British soldiers; right to trial by jury; preventing them from trading freely, for example. Also, the King had refused to protect the borders of the colonies thus resulting in the destruction of American life and property. These are among the twenty seven accusations the colonists made in direct relation with King George the III in the Indictment portion of the Declaration of Independence.
The Denunciation
The Denunciation portion of the Declaration of Independence basically covers and finishes their case for separating from England in the hopes for a peaceful resolution, but with the clear understanding that war is almost inevitable. This section of the Declaration also notes the attempts that had been made to peacefully work things out as many of the Americans still felt that England was their brother and had appealed to more prominent people among the British. Still to their utter disappointment and their requests the colonies remained ignored and unsuccessful.
The Conclusion
In conclusion, the representatives of the United States of America and the people of the colonies had seen existent conditions that required a change in government structure and policy. The conclusion states that "these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown."? The conclusion of the Declaration also contains the core of Lee's Resolution that had been passed on July 2.
A summary of the Declaration of Independence will always take something away from the true words written by Thomas Jefferson, but will give you an idea of what the declaration is about.
The people living in the blank colonies became unhappy and declared their independence?
The people in the North American colonies became unhappy and declared their independence. Massachusetts and Virginia were major players in the struggle for independence.
Second Continental Congress
Is it possible that I have an original copy of the declaration of independence?
Depends on who you are, buddy :-)
