The Declaration itself was, of course, non-violent. The objectives specified in the Declaration were non-violent as well. The Declaration urged men to disobey the draft in order to force an end to the war. ... The Declaration stated, "The use of the military resources of the United States in Vietnam and elsewhere suppresses the aspirations of the people for political independence and economic freedom" (Dellinger et al, 840). ... Therefore it is imperative that we know the definition and purpose of civil disobedience, what constitutes civil disobedience, and the changes that it can bring about...

• Word Count: 1527
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Ever since the Declaration of Independence, when America broke away from England, the concept of liberty followed inevitably. ... Thomas Paine preconceived America gaining independence from England. ... However, Paine does not include the downfalls that would result if America were to seek independence. ... He claims American independence is inevitable whereby he convinces those who were uncertain about rebelling. ... Douglass is an example of how men will come up with different versions of this concept for the sole purpose of bettering their lives and the lives they care about. ...

• Word Count: 1973
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Along with being the father of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson had been the minister to France for the past four years. ... With both men's contrasting ideas, the debates between them on political theory, and U.S. policies brought about the basis for party politics in the U.S. ... In the Declaration of Independence he wrote, "All are men created equal." ...

• Word Count: 2273
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

However, in dealing with the conflicts between employers and employees at that moment, the way the American government reacted to these cases generated fierce discussion about justice and injustice. ... The issue in the Muller case is more about gender, not the workers, which makes the Muller verdict unjust. ... The Declaration of Independence that advocated liberty and fairness nearly had no influence on improving the status of women. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate