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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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    The Declaration of Independence 1.) There is a list of 18 wrongs presented in the Declaration of Independence. The list presents the beliefs of the colonist on how to make America great. A mission of the list was to strengthen the royal control over the colonies. The purpose of the list was to declare the wrong doing of America and how to make it a well organized and successful country. It presented many good things for America‚ such as‚ the rights to liberty‚ life‚ and the pursuit of happiness

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    English 102 April 27‚ 2015 Hypocrisy within the Declaration of Independence On July 4‚ 1776‚ the American Congress‚ which consisted of thirteen states‚ decided it was time to gain their independence from Great Britain by announcing their Declaration towards Independence. The famous document written by our founding fathers was “intended” to gain independence (for our country and all mankind)‚ dismantle Great Britain’s power‚ liberate our country from all the usurpation activities‚ and to ultimately

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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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    Human Nature and the Declaration of Independence by Jake Repp I would like to show that the view of human nature that is shown in The Declaration of Independence is taken more from the Bible and that that view is in disagreement with two of the three esays given in class. The Biblical perspective of man is that he was created by a divine Creator with a specific plan in mind and made in the image of his Creator. Men are entitled to the pursuit of happiness but also required by the Laws of Nature

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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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    The Declaration of Independence was created as a statement for the American colonies in order to separate themselves from Great Britain. It was meant to convince the leaders of the states to understand that they could strive on itself without the taxation of another country. The whole point of this document is to address the fact that the states can be a strong a nation. It’s to convince the leaders of the states that it’s time to abolish the tyranny that rules over the states. The Declaration

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    A strong essay requires the next three points‚ a strong effect‚ influence on its audiences‚ and is accurate in its historical and cultural contexts. Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence sets these three points better than any other. Proof is the acknowledgement this piece of writing has had over the last two hundred years on an entire country. This essay was effective in its time because it not only proved to be conformed for the elite and highly educated to gain support; it also was able

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    person or family member that has an illness or sickness. Americans should encourage health care because‚ one of the most important documents that we follow‚ the Declaration of Independence clearly shows this‚ and also because lots of people can die without health care. The historic document that helped shape America‚ the Declaration of Independence says health care should be provided. In the document it says that every human has‚ “unalienable Rights‚ that among these are Life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of

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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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