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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 is a reason stated breaking away british rule?
That the reason was because the thirteen colonies wanted their independence from great Britain to become their own nation.
What did the colonists do after the Declaration of Independence?
The 13 colonies turned into the United States of America.
What is self-evident in the declaration of independence?
Well the declaration says "we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator by certain unalienable rights" (these rights being life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
Compare the literary style of the declaration of indepedence with the u.s constitution?
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are both very formally written. However, the Declaration of Independence was written to claim independence while the Constitution is only setting up laws for an already independent nation. The authors of the Declaration wanted to affect its readers by explaining exactly what was being done and why it was happening. The Constitution only wanted to affect the readers by giving rules and rights to people and the government. So in contrast, the Declaration was written to be more assertive and demanding, and the Constitution was written to be more assuring and promising of rights and powers. Both documents were very affective to the people and each is more affective in different ways.
Benjamin Franklin deftly used common, everyday language and folk wisdom in Poor Richard's Almanack to draw a large readership for his serialized writings. )\]}>APEX<{[/(
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Did the Declaration of Independence end the war or stared it?
It marked the begining.
IownaDragon's reply:
Because the colonists wanted to break away from the British empire, they made the DOI. Then, that's when it started because the king obviously didn't want them breaking away and under his power. So, they fought for their freedom. Ask me if you have an questions
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Whose writings are credited with influencing the writer of the Declaration of Independence?
There are a number of writings that are credited with influencing the creators of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, the works of John Locke and Thomas Paine were a huge influence on Thomas Jefferson.
How tall is the independence hall?
The hall measures 106 feet and 10 ½ inches in length; it is 44 feet and 7 ¼ inches in width. The highest point of the building is the top of the steeple spire which is 168 feet and 7 ¼ inches off of the ground.
The US Constitution established rules for the US government, well the Declaration of Independence did not
it loses the right to govern so it cant govern anymore
Where did the origanal copy of the Declaration of Independence go after it was signed?
== == The original was not sent to the king. It sits today on display in the National Archives in Washington D.C. No official notice was given by the Congress to the British government that independence had been declared. Mail packets carried printed copies to England where they were given to government officials and printed in newspapers. British officials, such as General Howe, also included copies in their official reports to London. One copy had been sent to him directly on a British ship, but the ship was blown off course and landed in Ireland. The contents of the Declaration O Independence were published in a Belfast newspaper. That copy apparently never got to King George, but others that were forwarded to King George by other people did reach him.
How many copies of Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence is only one page in length.
Does the declaration of independence have any misspellings?
On the tenth line from the bottom. Jefferson spelt British with two 'T's. It is spelt correctly elsewhere however. Also, interestingly 'Neighbourhood' is spelt the English and not the American way.
Also- the word is inalienable not unalienable. However, to make the US not look stupid our culture just accepted that unalienable is the same as inalienable.
What best describes how these ideas relate to the declaration of independence?
They serve as the inspiration for the philosophical beliefs promoted in the declaration
Who were the delegates that proposed independence?
Richard Henry Lee was the delegate to the Continental Congress that proposed that the colonies be independent and free. His motion was seconded by John Adams.
Whose handwriting is on the Declaration of independence?
Timothy Matlack. The Declaration as we know it today is what is called an "engrossed copy". After Jefferson's rough draft was edited by Adams and Franklin first, then by the Convention, a final version was agreed upon. The document with all the editing was in Jefferson's handwriting, but an official final draft had to be made. The edited version was given to Timothy Matlack and he wrote the Declaration in larger letters and on a larger piece of paper to be the official draft to go to the printer.
Which document written by Thomas Jefferson borrows heavily from the writings of John Locke?
John Locke was the Father of the Enlightenment. He had a major influence on Jefferson's works and overall mindset. The Declaration of Independence has aspects that are obviously inspired by Locke. "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" is not as original as one may believe. Locke's original statement was that a functional government should protect the people's "life, liberty and property."
How does the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonist's ideas about the government?
First tell us what "the following" is. Your homework assignment probably includes a list to chose from.
The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence is which of five sections in the document?
Answer this question… The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence is the_______ of five sections in the document.
They first establish the widely accepted belief that governments derive their power from the people.
Declaration of Independence-in what way can American voters bring about changes in their government?
Voting for someone who has never held office before is one way. Voting against the ruling party is another way.
Who write life liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
The man that wrote the inalienable rights of man(Declaration of Independence) was John Locke. He stated that man should have the right of Life, Liberty and Property. Thomas Jefferson, stated that men should have to work for their right to property. So he replaced property with the Pursuit of Happiness.
