THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE has been referred to as the "soul of America " as well as an "American Scripture" because of its profound effect on American culture of 2002 and in today's world. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE was signed on July 4, 1776. ... At this time, the British empire was burdened with a severe national debt, and feared the growing independence of the colonies. ... THE DECLORATION OF INDEPENDENCE defines the American idea of unalienable rights. ... I feel that the DECLORATION OF INDEPENDENCE, is a representa...

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The song was written during the War of 1812; often referred to as the Second War of Independence. ... It became necessary for the United States to once again uphold the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence and revolt against unfair British practices. This resulted in a war that had significant long-term impacts and affirmed America's independence, leading many to call it the "Second War for Independence.... Nevertheless, in the end, the peace treaty offered absolutely no concessions on any of the U.S. grievances that resulted in the declaration of war, but the America...

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Thomas Jefferson The Declaration of Independence is, to me, the founding document of America. ... First, the issue of manhood left many to question what the Declaration of Independence was all about. ... Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? ... She modeled her declaration off of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, but changed it to "All men and women are created equal" (2042). ... While drawing encouragement from the Declaration of Independence, the great principles it contains, an...

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One of the more radical statements of these ideals was the Declaration of Independence. ... The Declaration of Independence was probably the most radical alteration in political ideas and institutions. ... In lofty and passionate language, the framers of the Declaration appealed to "truths that were self-evident." ... The Bill of Rights formalized the high ideals that the Declaration of Independence drafted. ... This was on display in the Declaration of Independence. ...

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Because of the revolution we have the Declaration of Independence, which states that all men are created equal. ... The Declaration of Independence stirred people up because how the government acted and what they said did not go together. Document A shows the divided opinions on slavery after the Declaration of Independence. ... During 1776-1852 there was growing opposition to slavery through the writing of the Declaration of Independence, growing knowledge of slavery, the Second Great Awakening, and the idea of Manifest Destiny....

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King's mentioning of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence is a reminder that the need and yearning of freedom, independence, and inalienable rights were the only reason that America is the free country where any religion or beliefs could be freely expressed (King 1). ... King is inevitably saying that the Negroes of America were most surely forgotten when the constructors of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence was formed. ... This abandonment of the Negro people has shown that the Constitution and Declaration of Independence have now been proven faulty and disho...

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After the victory of American war of independence in 1776, Declaration of Independence was passed. ... Thus, western feminists called it Declaration of Men's Rights. ... Declaration of Independence did not consider women or black people as human beings, because the word "man" was used for all people. ... A similar declaration, Sentimental Declaration, was announced during the period between July the 19th and July the 20th in 1848, requiring equal rights as men. ...

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As Britain's policies became increasingly irritating and infringing, the colonists decided to take action towards their independence. ... This led Polk to ask Congress for a declaration of war. ... Beyond the fact that this was a huge moral issue, the greater sin is that it was written in our Declaration of Independence. ... The Declaration of Independence left an entire population of people in the dust. ...

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Throughout time, people have fought for their rights, independence, liberty, freedom, and happiness. ... The Americans were colonies of England, who wished for independence from "Mother England". With this independence came freedom, liberty, rights, and happiness. ... However, the American's cause was for Independence from a country that did nothing for its colonies. ...

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They also put a little something in the Declaration of Independence that may have something to do with politicians wanting to take our guns away. In the declaration it is clearly stated "[b]ut when a long train of [a]buses and [u]surpations, pursuing invariably the same [o]bject, evinces a [d]esign to reduce them under absolute [d]epotism , it is their [r]ight, it is their [d]uty, to throw off such [g]overnment, and to provide new [g]uards of their future [s]ecurity". (Declaration of Independence) What that essentially says is if the people feel the government is to corrupt or abusive the pe...

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America's Road to Independence: In the year 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed, granting America their freedom from Great Britain. ... Great Britain laid down many laws and Acts which were the main reasons leading up to the revolutionary war, otherwise known as America's War for Independence. ... They also made a Declaration of Rights and formed a Continental Association. ... It was the beginning of America's road to independence. ... These many acts and reactions is what led up to America's War for Independence....

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On July 4th of 1776 Thomas Jefferson drew up the Declaration of Independence, which would be the greatest historical document of all time. ... Because of the help of the French and Spanish the colonists were able to hold off the British and win their independence. ...

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One quote was good to me "We the darker ones come even now not altogether empty-handed: there are to-day no truer exponents of the pure human spirit of the Declaration of Independence than the American Negroes; there is no true American music but the wild sweet melodies of the Negro slave; the American fairy tales and Indian and African, and, all in all, we men seem the sole oasis of simple faith and reverence in a dusty desert of dollars and smartness. ... The quote is strong with saying that blacks signify independence, and that's true from slavery. ...

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The famous sentiment from America's Declaration of Independence fully defines a woman's role in politics simply because of their absence: "All men are created equal." ... Although portraying a high level of patriotism by taking part in the fight for colony independence, women were not permitted to attend either the Continental Congress, or the state congresses, nor did any woman sign the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution. ...

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When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir." ...

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During the 19th century, the main topic of conflict was slavery. Slavery was outlawed in the North and an institution in the South. Eventually this conflict escalated to much more than just an argument but to a war, The Civil War. Although Northerner's attitude towards slavery was valid and eventual...

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Cardinal Spellman explains this when he says, "I am shocked and frightened that the Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a simple and voluntary declaration of belief in God by public school children. ... The Declaration of Independence says, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by God with certain unalienable rights," (Geisler 1). The Declaration of Independence speaks of God, creations, morals, the providence of God, and a final judgment day which are all religious teachings. ...

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He once said "I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states. ... This question is touched upon by Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. In this declaration Jefferson said, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness....

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Every word has a meaning Behind any word there is a meaning. However, meaning is not a "transparent" representation for a definition. Meaning varies from culture to culture and differs between individuals. It is constructed and is interpreted by many contrasting views. What one chooses as a defin...

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The early American society had their roots planted deeply in the soil of the Western Civilization and was indebted to its European heritage of government and way of life. Colonial life was a reflection of the past European life of being ruled by a Monarchy. Even though in the beginning it had its ...

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Ever since July 4th 1776, the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, there has been a belief in the minds,and hearts of all Americans. This belief has taken people farther than they could ever imagine and has made America a place for everyone. This belief has turned people from rags to rich...

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The Americans were able to win this battle for independence, with the ideology or belief that all men are created equal, with inalienable rights to life, liberty and freedom. ... Slavery directly contradicts what is written in their declaration of independence, which concerns the inalienable rights of man, and they have bled for their belief in this. ...

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Their ideals included hard work, education, economic independence, and the belief that the community had the right and responsibility to decide whether an action was moral or immoral. ... The South regarded the move as a declaration of war. ...

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America is filled with much diversity. Not just in race, but in beliefs, morals, and outlooks on life. Many people have different views, different opinions and different actions that they take in order to achieve their goals and dreams in life. In the early 1800's, many changes were brought upon ...

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One of the amazing facts of being an American is that no person should be denied the right to own land or property , because as stated in The Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal with certain rights like life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...

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