The Declaration of Independence‚ written by Thomas Jefferson states “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights‚ that among these are Life‚ Liberty‚ and the pursuit of Happiness..” We all have unalienable rights‚ but what does unalienable rights mean‚ you ask? Well‚ here is your chance to find out in the next paragraph! To me‚ unalienable rights are rights that are given to the people‚ through the government
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The Declaration of Independence was a document written by the colonists to separate from Britain. It listed many reasons as to why they were separating. It is important to America’s history because if the colonist hadn’t declared themselves independent we may still been a part of Britain today and might not be called The United States of America. The declaration is separated into 5 sections consisting of different topics. The first section of the Declaration is the preamble. The colonies were declaring
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The writers of the Declaration of Independence used many techniques to enhance the meaning of this historic document. The writers start off by establishing their ethical standing; that they are reasonable and honorable men (they do this by acknowledging that they need to explain to everyone the reasons for their actions.) The also state the purpose of the document; why the colonists want to separate themselves from the British Crown. They continue onto the next paragraph and state their beliefs.
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Thomas Paine helped to inspire the American Revolution. In “Common Sense”‚ published in January 1776‚ Thomas Paine said that the Colonists should aim for complete independence from Britain. Among the arguments he used were that Britain governed the Americans for its own benefit‚ not theirs‚ and that‚ in any case‚ the distance between the two nations made governing from England very inefficient. The pamphlet sold in its thousands and was very influential. It helped to turn a local uprising into a
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In the Rights of Man‚ Thomas Paine portrays America as an ideal nation during the late 1700s. His characterization of the American government is correct in the sense that democracy in America does give citizens their basic rights and the ability to protect them. However‚ Paine’s view of a democracy is flawed. On many occasions‚ the government has failed to protect these basic human rights‚ thus disproving that it is entirely “just.” As America is becoming more culturally diverse‚ society is becoming
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Thomas Paine‚ a revolutionary and intellectual writer‚ in his book Rights of Man‚ asserts that while America should render dysfunctional due to diversity‚ it rather functions in cordial unision. While there were streaks and evidence of discord‚ Thomas Paine was accurate in asserting that America finds its unity in diversity. In early America‚ the age of immigrants‚ the foundation of our identity was being created. Some did not take kindly to this new diversity. Nativist organizations sprung up
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Did American colonists consider it important to gain independence from England? Apparently not; Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was written to convince colonists that a break with England was inevitable‚ necessary‚ and within their capabilities. Paine set up his arguments very carefully. He began by discussing how a government should be set up: without monarchy or hereditary succession. He moved on to the natural rights of human beings from there. By the end of the pamphlet‚ he talked about the potential
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America is a country that was based on many solid beliefs with many sacrifices. The Declaration of Independence is a paper that has become real for people who truly want to have a better life. Freedom was not free and it was not easy for everyone to have a good life. Not everyone had a good quality of life‚ better work and good education. America has always been a country that has good opportunities.Those beliefs were for the people that lived in the borders of this country to have what is believed
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The Declaration of Independence considered one of the most important and noteworthy documents in the history of the United States. It proclaims that the original thirteen United States Colonies as “free and independent states” from the consistent cruel treatment they underwent while being ruled by the British Crown. It inspired the colonies to fight for equality‚ liberty‚ and justice. The Declaration of Independence‚ lists the reason why the British colonies pursued their independence in July of
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Christian religion. The Declaration of Independence clearly states that the Colonies are separating from British rule because of their unjust and unfair actions towards the Colonies. The Constitution and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom express how religion is free to choose and not enforced in public office. The United States was established because the people wanted to live under better conditions and constitute their own laws. The Colonies declared independence from the British government
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