The Values And Ideals Of The Declaration Of Independence

TITLE Written in 1776, the Declaration of Independence severed ties with the Great Britain, while also establishing new rule and ideals for American colonists. The Founders of America instilled rights to the colonists that were denied by the British Crown. Among these ideals is the basis for the future United States government and freedom for the American people. The Declaration outlined principles for the new colonial government based on consent of the governed, the right to alter or abolish the government, equality, and the unalienable right possessed by every citizen -- which outline the supremely important American promise and the basic foundation of American governance. The basic foundation of governing policies in America is that the power to govern comes from the people. The colonists were not represented in the British government, therefore they did not consent to their rule. The Declaration marked their refusal to follow an arbitrary government. This closely mirrors the protesters in Tiananmen Square. Without consent through voting, the people were not represented in their government -- which in the case of American colonists, forced the hands of their delegates or in the
This right not only empowered the colonists to declare their independence, but it also gave them hope for the future of their government. The people are the ultimate check and balance, so if they or their descendants found themselves bound by tyranny, they have the right to change their government. This belief is still carried on today as Tea Party Republicans declare their intentions to shrink a federal government that, in their view, has grown too powerful (D). This right allow allows colonists to declare independence or modern American citizens to change their government, but it is not the most important ideal in the Declaration of