Constitution. But as you look at what America is doing today, you will find that the that the United States’ government is not doing such a splendid job at upholding the principles of government established in the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. It is debated across the entire United States, by not just politicians, but by the common man also, whether the United States is following those principles. On one side of the debate, it proclaimed that America is doing…
One of America's most important building blocks to becoming a country was the Declaration of independence. This document written by our founding fathers declared our independence from Great Britain. Even though the founding fathers strongly wrote the Declaration, they were being selfish in doing so. They owned slaves and just wanted to rule over the people. These reasons prove how the founding fathers were flawed in writing this document. To begin with, the founding fathers were biased because…
The United States’ Declaration of Independence distinguishes the basic principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for its citizens as indisputable rights. This ideology— the idea where social and economic opportunity is subject to change based on an individual’s dedication and hard work within a specific platform— is presented as an obtainable reality for citizens and their families. Ironically, though many try to harness these beliefs and reflect them in their lives in order to…
The Declaration of Independence was one the most challenging accomplishments in United States History. Without this document and the leaders responsible for putting forth the effort, our country would have continued to live under the control of the British Empire. In the Declaration of Independence, there is a significant amount of information as to why they were separating from the British Empire, along with details of the abuse placed upon them. There were many factors that lead the American…
By the time 1776 had come, the Declaration of Independence had asserted the United States’ independence from the mother country of Great Britain. This alone had shown the world that the people living in those states and colonies were their own independent people. The men of the new country had fought and died in their war for independence, and they soon had their own way and style of life away from Britain’s rule. After the war had been won, there had to be legal documentation stating the rights…
The American colonies declaring its independence as the “United States of America” against Great Britain during the year 1775-1783. It was an armed revolution fought by the American Colonies and patriots. The armed revolution, also bring forth a changing outlook on other countries around the globe, influencing peoples stance about freedom. But it was the enslaved Black American in this country that has really something to fight for, their own personal freedom. During that time; just as the…
The Declaration of Independence told us about things that are supposed to be obvious and things that are supposed to be true, but the thing about it there are promises that were made to the nation that are still yet to be accomplished that never took place throughout the development of the nation.The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were supposed to served as a supreme law for the right and freedom for the people but it neither nor either protects human rights. All these promises…
The Impact of the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence; It is the United States most prized possession. It’s almost completely inked by Thomas Jefferson and it occurred during the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment had many impacts on a variety of cultures and especially the United States. It made people question the way we live and the morals we follow. This is why the Declaration came about. The Declaration questioned every aspect of Government and asserted many issues…
“Resolved, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved,” says Richard Henry Lee, the delegate of Virginia. Lee’s words for independence led to the Declaration of Independence, a statement stating the reasons for separation from Britain. Thomas Jefferson, one of our Founding…
bestowed upon the nation the by the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson a year after the Revolutionary War, this document set the United States ahead of all other countries and changed the the thinking of the world. The ideals in which make America the great country that it is would not be possible without Thomas Jefferson sending the Declaration of Independence along with grievances, a list of complaints about the government the colonies…