you think Abigail Adams felt when she read her husband’s letter? 5. John Adams was on the committee to help write the Declaration of Independence. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence‚ states that: "We hold these truths to be self–evident: that all men are created equal...". Who do you think John Adams and the other signers of the Declaration of Independence were referring to by "all men"? 6. Was it their intention to include women? Slaves? Native Americans? 7. What are some
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Aranzazu Peña Per.2 Declaration of Independence Rhetoric Strategies The Declaration of Independence was a document enacted in order for the thirteen colonies to emancipate from under Britain’s control. In it they speak to the king himself‚ the citizens of the thirteen colonies‚ and any other major audiences who are attentive to what circumstances have developed. The argument that is created by the newly sovereign people is supported by ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos‚ and is reinforced with
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The ideals of the Declaration of Independence There are many different ideals included in the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is known as “the most influential document in American history.” It was America’s symbol of independence from Great Britain. Out of all of the things regarded as perfect in the Declaration of Independence which is the most important? The four ideals; Equality‚ Unalienable Rights‚ Consent of Governed‚ and the Right to alter or abolish‚ are the
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Locke Ideology and The Declaration of Independence In order to provide the early colonial Americans with a fair and equal chance to harvest the fruits of life‚ Jefferson‚ along with his comrades‚ drafted the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson’s builds and draws from Jonathon Locke’s philosophy‚ much of which is presented in his Second Treatise of Government. Jefferson‚ through his use of language in the declaration‚ demonstrates the importance of Locke’s idea regarding
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people‚ better. In 1776‚ America declared its independence from the tyrannical government that was ruling over it‚ Great Britain. In the Declaration of Independence it states many of the ideals that Americans hold dear today. For many people though‚ it is a struggle to decide which ideal they find the most important. Natural rights‚ the right to alter or abolish the government‚ and the equality of all men are some of the most prominent ideals in the Declaration. Out of these three ideals‚ one stands out
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follow your own path and become independent and responsible for yourself. We the new generation‚ will follow the guidelines of the Declaration of Independence as to becoming dependent on ourselves. The significance of the Declaration of Independence is to help and modify the new generation move on with life without relying on your parents. Declaration of Independence: Nevertheless we have come to an agreement that kids that are entering the age of 18 are to be given life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit
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The Declaration of Independence‚ written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 focused on a colonize time when the people were treated unfairly by the government. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to prove that “all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights‚ that among these rights are life‚ liberty‚ and justice.” In surprise our government is still not showing that the people are put first as equals for example‚ officers still “Sent
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Maili Williamson Feb. 25‚ 2013 The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and was written to give the colonies independence from England. The DOI explained to American colonists and to the rest of the world why the colonies were declaring their independence. The 13 colonies were upset British control due to the Parliament control‚ unable to sell products to other countries and the taxes placed on goods along with other expenses they were told to pay for. Because of such mistreatment
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the History Behind the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence has been called the most important document in modern history. It has also been called the "birth certificate of America" (Kullen‚ 1996) Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration in a brick-layered house in Philadelphia about two hundred years ago (Fradin‚ 2002). This document told the British King that we wanted to form our own nation. Some leaders in the State House condemned the Declaration as a rash and dangerous
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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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