1. The Declaration of Independence and the Common Man
Thomas Jefferson viewed the nature of the common man as self-motivated and egocentric, having little faith in their moral conduct, honorable abilities, and reasoning skills, though politically he was a strong advocate of the rights of the states verses a sovereign central government. ... Though Jefferson did admit to his lack of faith in the decision making abilities of the common man, he writes in the final draft of the "Declaration of Independence" his beliefs on the common rights of man. When he states in the beginning of the second paragraph "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that...
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- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Graduate