Principles Of The Declaration Of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is the most important document in the history of the most influential nation in the modern world – The United States of America. Many other nations and societies that have gained their independence since this declaration was drafted in 1776 have used the four key ideals contained within it as a guide for their own independence. This document did much more than achieve independence for the U.S; it would drastically change the thinking of the entire world. The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress, states the reasons the British colonies of North America wanted independence in July of 1776.

The United States is upholding the principles of the declaration of independence. Do you think the Government is upholding the Declaration of Independence.

     A democracy is a system of government controlled by the people, not by one certain group or individual. In the Declaration of Independence it states that “all men are created equal,” an idea which leads to the concept that all citizens should have the same rights, responsibilities, and influence in the governing of their country. In writing the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was trying to break his ties with the harsh and non-democratic rule of the British and begin a new, equal society and government for America.

“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - The Declaration of Independence

There was once a country that did not have unalienable rights. Its citizens did not have the power to live life the way they want to, they could not strive to achieve their full potential, and lived under an oppressive government that did not allow them to have freedom. This description of this “country” may seem like an excerpt from a fictional apocalypse story but this is how America would be like without the Declaration of Independence and its emphasis on the four ideals, which includes equality, unalienable rights, consent of the governed, and the right of the people to alter or abolish the government. This is also the current condition of many countries that do not emphasize the four ideals. The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson in June 1776 after he was asked by the Continental Congress to write a Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. At this point, the Revolutionary War has been going on for a year. The colonies finally wanted to break away from Britain and appointed a committee of five to write, edit, and publish the document. The Declaration of Independence stated four important ideals but which ideal is most important? Of these ideals, equality and right to alter or abolish the government are very significant, but the most important ideal is unalienable rights.

The US Constitution, The Declaration of Independence as well as the Letter to the Danbury Baptist are not just historical documents, but some of if not the most important documents of the history of our nation. Although, similar in many facets the intentions and the goal pursued by each highlight their individuality. The fact that the Declaration of Independence was the first to be implemented and signed is of significant importance as it set the pace and put in motion the proceeding documents that followed. Ultimately, my goal is to not only show their comparisons or where they may contrast, but to highlight what makes these documents profound and therefore still relative and valid even today.

The Declaration of Independence, completed and signed in July of 1776, marked the official separation between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. An armed struggle between the colonies and Britain had begun just over a year before, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The formal declaration of independence established the new American revolutionary government and officially declared war against Great Britain. The primary purpose of the declaration was to assist the Second Continental Congress in obtaining aid from foreign countries. The document also clearly outlines the history of abuses the colonists had suffered under British rule since the end of the French

I was asked if the United States is upholding the principles of the Declaration of Independence. In my opinion they have not been very successful at all. I think this because our government sometimes doesn’t treat everyone equally. As it is stated in the Declaration of Independence “All men are created equally”, yet not always are they treated equally. People built America on the foundation so people could achieve their own specific dream. It would be alright except for the fact that we have to pay extra taxes so people on welfare can have the money which isn’t fair because the people that get up everyday and work are not exactly being treated equally. People that don’t have to work will never understand what it is like to have to pay extra

The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document, for a revolutionary statement that was implemented on July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress. The Declaration of Declaration of Independence was written and implemented to signify the separation that the thirteen colonies took from British reign to become its own nation, as one of the finest pieces of writing, anyone reading these words would be moved one way or another, they would feel something significant. This historical document is both celebrated and criticized by different readers based on their culture, society, and nationality. For instance, if a nationalistic American would have a strong appreciation and respect for this document, while a nationalistic Briton would obtain a disregard as well as many criticisms for the validity of the document.

Image that someone has gone back to the time of the American Revolution. The British were over taxing the colonists when it was unfair for them to do so. All the colonists wanted was either representation in Congress or to be their own country. Things escalated to where the colonists have decided that they will be their own country. Then once the people were ready the Declaration of Independence was born claiming our freedom from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and we declared our independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. The most important ideals of the Declaration of Independence are equality; the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness; and the right to alter or abolish the government

When the founding fathers wrote the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, they wrote them with the future in mind. In the newspaper and TV headlines today, many of the topics in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are even more relevant and hotly debated today than back then. But they each have a different purpose and handle many topics differently. This essay will compare the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in three areas: style, structure, and tone, the topic of religion and government, and the issue of African slavery.

The American Revolution was not only a battle between the British and the colonists; it was a historical movement that brought about new ways of thinking. The ideas of liberty and equality began to be seen as essential to the growth of the new nation. The separation of the American colonies from the British Empire occurred for a number of reasons. These reasons are illustrated in the Declaration of Independence. Although Thomas Jefferson wrote the document, it expressed the desire of the heart of each colonist to be free of British rule. British rule over the colonies became unbearable in the early months of 1776, making it clear to the colonists that it was time to either give in

Principle 1, from The Declaration of Independence, states that all people are created equal, however I do not believe that this principle is being upheld in the U.S. as well as it should be. For example, in the early/mid 1900’s, people of different races were still being discriminated and mistreated even after decades since the abolishment of slavery. People of color were segregated from the whites and were always given the shorter end of the stick when it came to where they could legally walk, talk, drink, rest, or eat. They were also only allowed at non-white schools and weren't given as great of an education compared to all the white schools. Another example that is actually a personal experience of mine, is when a police officer pulled

The Declaration of Independence brought America its independence, and it self, as well as our constitution. The declaration of independence had many positive effects on America. The Declaration of Independence is the usual name of a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This stated that the thirteen American colonies, called themselves the thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and that they were no longer a part of the British Empire. Instead of staying in the British Empire, they formed a new nation; the United States of America. Many people wanted independence, but John Adams really believe in and pushed for independence. America’s independence was approved on July 2, 1776. A committee of five had already wrote a draft of the declaration, so it was ready when Congress voted on independence. The term "Declaration of Independence" is not used in the document itself, but is explained and perceived.

The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution are two major documents that changed the history of America. These documents changed the United States of America from a colonized nation to an independent nation that has its own government. The Declaration of Independence was written towards Great Britain on July 4, 1776, to show America is now a free state and no longer a colony of Britain (Ferling 222). On the other hand, the United States Constitution was signed in 1878 led to the formation of federal governments, which provided the right for each state to practice its own rule under the US Constitution (Ritchie 11). Without either of these documents, the United States government wouldn’t be as strong as it is today and probably