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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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    committee in charge of writing The Declaration of Independence. The other four members were John Adams‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ Roger Sherman‚ and Robert Livingston. The committee members recognized Jefferson’s talent and chose him to be the principal author. Jefferson was responsible for writing the first draft—within 17 days‚ the draft document was written‚ reviewed and revised by the committee‚ and presented to Congress. Congress adopted the writing of the Declaration on July 4‚ 1776. This essay stated

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    Text Commentary of the Declaration of Independence    ‘THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE THIRTEEN COLONIES’ (July4‚ 1776) This is a text commentary about ‘The Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America’. The Declaration of Independence is a juridical and legal document written sometime between June 11 and June 28‚ 1776. The reason for that lapse of time is because a draft of the declaration was asked to a group of five delegates of the Continental Congress on June 11‚

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    The Declaration of Independence is a document explaining what we‚ as people‚ feel are our undeniable rights as human beings. The D.O.I expresses the idea that every man is created equal and entitled to ’life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. This gives every man/woman the same opportunities to have a say in the government‚ also giving them the right to live how they want to live without being controlled by unconstitutional laws. The D.O.I. states that the government gets their power from the

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    The American Declaration of Independence has affected the foundation of the United States more than any other event or document in American history. The Declaration of Independence was the basis for what the country was established on. The document was a way for the colonists to emancipate themselves from the cruelty of King George. This document had such an impacting effect because it was such a new way of bringing up concerns. It was the first of its kind in the history of America in the aspect

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    De Anda 1 Political Document or Poetry? In The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson serves as a representative for the Thirteen Colonies by stating their grievances against King George the III. He elaborates on the complaints by giving his reasons for why it is necessary that the colonies break away from Great Britain and King George ’s rule. He states that the king has neglected‚ restricted‚ and deprived the colonies of their rights. Jefferson is able to clearly get his message across

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    Declaration of Independence from Homework When in the Course of human events‚ it becomes necessary for a moving group of students to dissolve all allegiance to the bondage of homework which have connected them with another‚ and to assume among the powers of the earth‚ the right to enjoy homework as nature intended‚ a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all students

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    Making the Declaration of Independence is a book describing the American independence and the process that led to the development of the Declaration of Independence. Maier divides the book into four chapters with each containing different and yet complementary topics surrounding the Declaration. Chapter I analyzes the decision made by the Second continental congress to declare independence and the conditions surrounding it. In Chapter II Maier examines “other declarations of Independence” -----by colonies

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    The Declaration of Independence is very important in the history of the United States of America. It is the justification of the American Revolution presented to the world. It was used to officially declare the thirteen colonies of the United States of America as a separate country that is not and will never again be ruled by England. It helped create one of the greatest countries in the world. The colonist felt like that they weren’t able to do anything without permission. They were

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    Alisha Pegan Dec. 5‚ 2010 Compare and Contrast Essay between DOI and DS&R During the late 1700’s‚ the colonies in America were upset and resentful of the British tyranny. In order to make the separation between the two groups official‚ Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred years later‚ women were facing the same injustice‚ only it was from men; and to protest against the unfair treatment‚ Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

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