Although the colonies" rebellion and unique abolition of the imposing government was quite revolutionary, the idea of a liberal democratic state of free people was forged years before the Declaration of Independence was even signed. ... The state of nature and the pursuit of property are two of the main rationalizations for rebellion and independence from the king in the declaration. ... The founders very clearly used John Locke's discussion of the state of nature, property protection, and the necessity for rebellion when it came to writing the Declaration of Independence. ... The Decl...

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However, if Socrates' theory is correct and every citizen must be in accordance with the law despite what their political position or personal beliefs may be, people would surrender their free will, independence, and individuality while possibly harmful decisions by the government are allowed to have a negative effect on more and more people. ... 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 ...

• 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. ... A right to independence and freedom includes the right to resist government regulations and charges since Paine also includes that the American government should be of the we...

• 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. ... In the Declaration of Independence he wrote, "All are men created equal." ...

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

The United States is a world superpower, but under this glossy surface there are difficulties and hardship that the whole nation and its citizens have gone through in the past. During the early 1900s, America was experiencing the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in which the American government tried ...

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