Friday, September 14, 2012

LAD #3: Declaration of Independence

Summarize the Declaration of Independence in 3 parts 1.democratic principles, 2.list a handful of grievances, and 3. the conclusion

1. This constitution provided many new ideas during the time of 1776. It benefited the people of America because it gave them liberty as long as they remained in some type of boundaries. These ideas presented in the Declaration of Independence were democratic. For instance, the it stated that all men are created equal. Meaning it includes: the poor, wealthy, and blacks. In addition, it states that every person has life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government cannot take any of these rights away from the people. Another democratic principle in this document is that if some reason the government goes against their obligations the people have the choice whether or not they are to leave office. These democratic principles are a main part of the constitution because it was made for the people and their freedom.

2.  The Declaration of Independence does not only include the democratic principles but it also contains a list of handful grievances. These grievances were America's grievances from being under Britain's rule to remind the people that as long as they are following the laws. Nothing unjust can happen to them by the government. The list of grievances were very long. It included:    protected against that the King, depriving the people from innocence until proven guilty by a jury, taxation without representation and basically depriving the people from their human born rights.

3. Therefore, the Declaration of Independence was created for the people guaranteeing them their human rights that they were deprived of before and making sure they had a strong and fair government  Mostly importantly, it officially separated the colonies from Britain's rule and unfair treatment of the king. Overall, this document is important because it finally allows America to be free and have control of their own lives that are fair.

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