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    asked to write the first draft of The Declaration of Independence. After multiple revisions and changes‚ The Declaration of Independence was ratified and put into action. The four main ideals of The Declaration of Independence are natural rights‚ equality‚ consent of the governed‚ and the right to alter or abolish the government. All four ideals are very important to The Declaration of Independence. The most important ideal of The Declaration Of Independence is natural rights‚ the right to life‚

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    Taxes. Laws. Kings. Colonist. In 1700’s whether the king was happy or the colonist were sad‚ there seemed to be a war between them. Before the Declaration of Independence was made‚ all sorts of taxes documents and laws were placed. For years horrific events happened leading up to this. However‚ at last The Declaration of Independence was finalized and Changed the rest of history. Let’s take you back through the occurring events The colonist had power but not much. However‚ with what little they

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    Both critics and defenders of slavery drew upon the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution to make their respective cases by invoking the equality clause‚ the Founding Fathers intentions regarding slavery’s expansion‚ and states’ rights. The United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence both proclaimed that all men were created equal and that they were entitled to inalienable rights‚ of which the

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    # What is the main differences between a sociological approach and a common sense approach? Sociology refers to the study on society and the world we live today‚ we may often see ourselves as a free agent‚ however‚ we are often influenced by the things surround us‚ such as the clothes we wear‚ the lifestyle we choose or the country we live. Sociologists try to understand human actions‚ social patterns and social structures; they are interested in what human actions are influenced by our interactions

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    I personally categorize the Declaration of independence into 3 parts‚ introduction‚ body and conclusion. For the introduction part‚ Jefferson explains the reason why that 13 colonies are drafting this declaration. For the main body‚ he listed all the wrongdoings and violations that the British government and King George have done to the American people. For the last part‚ he declare the independence of United Colonies from the Great Britain. One of the most famous sentence come from the first part

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    different from the main flock of sheep‚ they are still frowned upon by a few associations. The four main parts of the Declaration of Independence are the statement of purpose‚ the contract theory of government‚ grievances‚ and the conclusion. Everyone bears natural rights. These are the rights to‚ life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to inform the king why the colonists had the right to become independent from England‚ and to declare that they

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    Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution‚ it is clear that there are many differences in things such as interests and intentions. As I have read through the documents and researched others insight on the documents I have found the differences very interesting. The declaration seems as more of a plead and emancipation for the original colonies. The overall tone and attitude of the declaration is the emotion from events that lead to the break away from Great Britain. Where

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    In Thomas Paine’s Common Sense‚ there are some similarities and differences in the tone as compared to Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. Paine’s approach to his work contrasts that of Jefferson’s. However‚ they still use the same basic techniques to making their feelings known‚ which include examining the problem‚ giving reasons for why it is a problem‚ and offering their opinion on the solution. Jefferson’s and Paine’s difference in their tone

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    "real person." Nonetheless‚ the ideals of the revolution inspired women and slaves for equality‚ freedom and independence that would contribute in the future. I would say that their hopes were fulfilled. In the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence they had no rights whatsoever. They only looked at men who had money as equal people. The main idea of the Declaration of Independence was that all men are equal‚ and deserve to live a life of freedom and happiness‚ without oppression; and in

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    Many years before the Declaration of Independence came to exist there was tremendous conflict between the British and American colonist. The indignant colonist were provoked by King George by treating them as a lesser citizen. The King had no right to tax them without representation. They knew the protesting was inevitable to happen in many-ways. The colonists sent several letters to King George pleading to him to treat them more humanely. King George didn’t even listen to them‚ he sent

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