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    Constructivism Assignment Part 1: Declarations of Independence The Declaration of Independence was established on July 4 of 1776. It had many purposes such as getting other colonies to side with them‚ to explain their view of the purpose of human rights‚ to turn the colonists against King George and side with them etc. Thomas Jefferson was given all credit for writing the DOI when really it was Robert Livingston‚ Roger Sherman‚ Benjamin Franklin and John Adam who started the DOI. Not only was Jefferson

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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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    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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    equality and opportunity of African-Americans. “ Some Americans were struck by the obvious contradiction between America’s egalitarian Declaration of Independence and its support of slavery” (James O. Horton). Most northern delegates loathed the idea of slavery‚ therefore it created an issue between northern and southern delegates. The northern delegates were confused on why the Declaration of Independence states that every man is created equal‚ but African-American man aren’t even considered people

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    free country." The Declaration of Independence is a detailed contract of this ideology. It is widely believed that the Declaration of Independence was only created by Thomas Jefferson and while that might be partially true‚ it was also created by other men referred to as “The Committee of Five”‚ according to archives.org. "The Committee of Five is composed of John Adams‚ Roger Sherman‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ Robert Livingston‚ and Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence was written to explain

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    An ideal American is an honest‚ law-abiding‚ patriot. To become an ideal American a person would have to do is want to be an American. With that desire‚ being honest‚ patriotic‚ and law-abiding will be easy. An honest man is always favored over a liar. Even though honesty is hard to come by‚ an American would have to set an example to the ones around him. An honest American has integrity‚ by following the law when no one is around. He would also have to give his true opinions concerning decisions

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    An Ideal American “Freedom is what America means to the world.” - Audie Murphy. America is an extremely outstanding country‚ and the people that live in it have many responsibilities and privileges that make them an American. An ideal American should have great and noble qualities with loyalty and patriotism only being two. One’s loyalty to his country is not something that can be taught. Loyalty for one’s country is best explained in this quote by Thomas Wolfe: “The fabulous country-the place

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    I will be evaluating 3 grievances found in the declaration of independence that the colonist was subjected to also‚ I will be expounding on these injustices in a succinct manner. The first grievance which had a wonton impact on the colonist was inculcated under the vindictive rule of King George III‚ which are the abhorrent laws implemented to taxes‚ this salient issue is addressed in the declaration of independence in the statement “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent”. The taxes inflicted

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    Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza Strip‚ which was 22% of Palestine. These areas are considered occupied territories and do not belong to Israel. Israel attacked a US Navy ship during the six day war‚ that ended up killing and injuring over 200 American servicemen. The Balfour Declaration was a letter dated 2 November 1917 from the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to Walter Rothschild‚ 2nd Baron Rothschild‚ a leader of the British Jewish community‚ for transmission to the Zionist

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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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