0
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.
5,844 Questions
Did the Articles of Confederation have a bill of rights?
No, this is why the Constitution was such a revolutionary idea.
How did Jefferson describe King George the third in the Declaration of Independence?
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.
in essence calling him a tyrant, telling the world of his tyrannical actions against the colonies. They wrote a long list of terrible stuff that the king did against the colonies.
The laws of the government of Great Britain can be broken, but it is totally impossible to break the laws of nature.
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence in July4?
56 people signed the declaration of independence.
What was the name of the enlightenment philosopher the influence the declaration of independence?
John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.
Locke is right, I'm not sure about Hobbes.
olive branch petition
Why did the British support Balfour declaration?
because Britain was grateful for Chaims discovery of a new way to produce Acetone after the Germans cornered its production.
If it wasnt for chaim, who also happend to be the leader of the zionist movement, the british wouldn't have been able to create more weapons.
How did the boycotting of British items hurt America?
The boycotting of British items prior to the Revolutionary war hurt America in that as mostly Englishmen, they were used to certain things, such as tea, and sugar. Since the taxes on these items were climbing higher, the colonists chose to express themselves by boycotting these items. The colonists experimented with different types of tea substitutes, such as peppermint, sassafras, and chamomile. For sweetening, they used maple sugar, or honey. In doing so, they forced the British to take more stringent measures in solidifying their authority. This onrushing of events were to lead to the Revolutionary War.
Why was the phrase all men are created equal incorrect?
The phrase "all men are created equal" has nothing to do with equality as we attempt to define it today; these men fully understood that there were and would always be those who were born to poverty, as well as those who were born to privilege. Women were not generally considered to be "equal" to men two hundred years ago. Certainly slaves were never considered to be "equal" to their masters in those days.
The equality spoken of is that of spiritual condition. Everyone born on earth, in these founders' eyes, came from the same God. Thus everyone was equal in the sight of God, or, in other words, were equally loved by God.
Equality then means that no matter the circumstances in life, whether free or slave, rich or poor, everyone returns to God having had the opportunity to comport themselves as honorably as possible. God, being the ultimate Judge, will then grant each person their eternal rewards based on their actions and intents. To that end, everyone would be, truly, equal. It also explains why the Declaration states that not only are we created "equal," but that we are "endowed" by our Creator with certain rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life is guaranteed, but can be short or long. Liberty must be protected once earned. Happiness may be pursued in any condition, but is never guaranteed.
What were four factors that led to the drafting and approval of the Declaration of Independence?
In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the political philosophy of the Enlightenment, and notably by john Locke (1632-1704). Locke used the phrase "life, liberty, and property" Which was found in the Virginia Declaration of Rights (June 12, 1776) written by George Mason. Other important influences may have been Richard Cumberland, Gottfried Leibniz, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Montesquieu.
What are some of the things john Locke did growing up?
He mostly thought, even as a child, about the unfairness of law and how when he grew up, he would change all that.
What were important documents and publications that were made in 1776?
The year of 1776 saw the publication of several important documents. They are:
1. Declaration of Independence 2. Publication of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations 3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense 4. Gibbon's first volume of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and 5. Jeremy Bentham's Fragment on Government.
Why was the Declaration of Independence important for your independence?
it was important because if we didn't have that we'd still be basically be slaves in england.
Drawing on documents, such as the Virginia Declaration of Rights, state and local calls for independence, and his own draft of a Virginia constitution, Jefferson wrote a stunning statement of the colonists' right to rebel against the British government and establish their own based on the premise that all men are created equal and have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Did Patrick Henry oppose the declaration of independence?
Yes, he actually was the one to get the pen and paper. He also told Jefferson to take all the credit so that is why Jefferson is called the father of the declaration of independence
What was the purpose of The Declaration of Independence and when was it written?
Written between June and July of 1776 and adopted on July 4, 1776. It was written by American colonists declaring their Independence from the British Monarchy and to become their own nation. In the document, there is a list of grievances for why the colonists wanted to leave the King's control.
What was Thomas Jeffersons view on the best type of government?
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the founder of University of Virginia. He was also a good example of religious freedom and was the beginning to stop slavery; also one of the most well know writer he was also the 3rd president of the United States. He was a great person for his time. He also was in a very rich family. He lived in Monticello in a gigantic house in the country side with his family. He was a public official historian, philosopher, and plantation owner; he served his country for 50 years in so many different ways. He was the best writer of his time and maybe history. Altogether he was a very accomplished man in history.
His father, Peter Jefferson, was a well accomplished planter and surveyor and his mother, Jane Randolph, was from a very popular family in Virginia. He also had lots of land that he inherited from his dad. He started to work on his house when he was only 26 years old, witch was very old for a boy at his time kids did not live very long. He married Martha Skelton when he was at the age of 19 years old. He lived with her for 10 years until she died. He stayed by her bedside for three weeks and she told him to never remarry then four days later she died. But they had six kids but only two lived to adulthood because of the lack of medicine.
After he went to college at William and Mary, in his early life he practiced law and was in a local government as a magistrate, and country lieutenant. He was a member of the Continental Congress, because he was one of the best writers of his time he was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The document basically meant that all men were equal despite birth, wealth, or status, and that the government was to help them not be in control of the people. Jefferson was succeeded as president in 1809 by his friend James Madison. The last 17 years of his life where spent at home in Monticello. At that time he sold his books to the government. At the age of 76 he foundered the of University of Virginia in 1819, and planed how it was built and run. He was always changing the house around and shifted things, modifying Monticello until he died.
After that Thomas Jefferson's best achievements where that he served as the Governor of Virginia, as a US Minister to France, as a Secretary of State under George Washington, Vice President of the United states under John Adams then two times as President of the United states (1801-1809). On his grave stone he mentioned none of his big accomplishments. Instead it read "Author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the state of Virginia for religious freedom, and father of the University of Virginia" he requested not another word.
Finally in the final couple years of his extraordinary life, he settled down and mostly stayed at home reading. He was waiting for a special day to die July 4. When that day had come, on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson died at Monticello. I think Thomas Jefferson was a great figure and a good role model. I also think he is one of the best writers and presidents and he was a hard working person. He should always be remembered in history for the great things he did for this country. Thomas Jefferson was without a doubt a great man.
How many deligetes signed the decloration of independence?
The declaration of independence was signed by 56 representatives from the original 13 colonies
What are the key terms of the declaration of independence?
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.
Before Lexington and Concord happened before. But most major battles didn't happen til after.
How long did it take for the declaration to be written adopted and signed?
Th Declaration of Independence was written over 200 years +
The French and British had a lot of animosity for each other. The French thought that by helping the US defeat the British, it would get back at the British for the fighting in the French and Indian War, and the multitude of conflict in Europe over the previous 100 years.
