The Declaration Of Independence From Great Britain

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most remarkable documents of the United States of America. The elaborate document contains almost fourteen-hundred words including a basic structure divided into two parts and within the two divided parts contains four main ideas within seven components. The declaration is not just any standard written document; it is a work of art painted by colonists who are driven by rage because of King George III of Great Britain injustices’ toward the colonies. This exemplifies that colonists took control and took part in creating the Declaration of Independence by voicing their opinions, hoping to acquire the freedom they deserve, “through time, to come together in one place, in one time, and in one

During the past decade of military operations combating terrorism, members of the U.S. government have thoroughly debated the power of the President and the role of Congress during a time of war. A historical review of war powers in America demonstrates the unchecked power of the executive when it comes to military decision-making and the use of force. Throughout history the power of the President to initiate, conduct, and sustain military operations without oversight has greatly increased. Through a historical lens, this essay will

“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

"Independence of happiness" -Susan B. Anthony. The ability to pursuit happiness. The ability to have a dream that your family would do better than you. You can have a dream and make it real. Freedom to choose your own religion, to have your religion, independence is to do what you want to do. All people should have independence, have liberty, to be what they want to be in their life and no one tell you want to do.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which Congress adopted after revision on July 4th, 1776. It avowed that, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” that the government cannot violate. On November 15, 1777 the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation . In other words, this was the original Constitution of the United States, and formal sanction of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not happen until March 1, 1781. In fact, the Articles of Confederation did not hold the sovereign states together. It however, created a weak central government, which gave most of the power to the state governments. In reaction to the Lee Resolution, which proposed independence, the Second Continental Congress appointed three committees on June 11, 1776. The one committee drafted the Declaration of Independence. Another drafted plans for forming foreign alliances and the third made arrangements to form the Confederation. The present United States Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789.

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.

Specifically, the War Powers Act requires the president to notify Congress and to justify, within 48 hours, the sending of U.S. military forces. If forces are launched without Congressional approval, the War Powers Resolution gives a 90-day window for the president to direct troops: 60 days to continue to arm military forces, and 30 days to withdraw those forces. An example of this act being used was during the presidency of Bill Clinton. President Clinton was criticized by Congress for using the War Powers Resolution to authorize the 1999 bombing of Kosovo. He was then challenged by Congress on his use of "war powers," but a federal court upheld the executive action.

B: The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was passed to give Congress more control over the President's war making power. Under this federal law, all conflicts are limited to a 60 day period, unless Congress approves continued military action. A second provision is that when possible, the President must consult Congress before sending the Armed Forces into any hostile situation.

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was the most important attempt to project Congress’s authority in foreign and military affairs (Volkomer, 177). This resolution limited the president’s freedom to use military forces in combat situations without having the approval of congress (Volkomer, 177). This resolution makes it so that the president sits down with congress and before the troops are sent into hostile situations.

After the American Revolution many activists began to fight for the oppressed, they used the Declaration of Independence as a reference for their argument. The Declaration of Independence was written to included every man in the dream for freed and equality, but it implied that only one certain group of people are the only ones they are referring to. The activists viewed the American government as failing on the one thing they promised, equality and freedom.   The African American race was enslaved and chastised for minor disobedience. Women were held from voting and disenfranchised from everyday life that white males enjoyed. The average American began to see that the rich exploited the poor citizens for their own personal benefit. After the American Revolution, the American people began to see an unequal political system that only favored elite white men.

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.

Through out history there have been many men and women who helped to shape and sculpt the foundation of American culture, and government. One group of people that took the lead on creating one of the first official American documents was the founding fathers. These men signed the Declaration of Independence from England in 1776. They were a group of very strong and independent men who were interested in the future of the country and its ability to stand on its own. Some of the most important men who signed the Declaration of Independence include: George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.

In the 1980’s and 1990’s violence in Somalia was getting worse as the days went by. This violence allowed warlords from the regions of Somalia and, in turn, go to war with one another. Images of the war showing starving children called for a response from the United States. The United States government sent supplies of food to the needy. However, these warlords got to the food trucks first. This resulted in President George H.W. Bush sending in troops to make sure that the supply lines could reach these desperate people in need of our help. As violence arose in Somalia United States citizens began to question whether or not it was our place to be there.

Prior to start of the French and Indian War, the British colonists in North American considered themselves nothing other than loyal British subjects. The unstinting colonial support for the British war effort against France is clear evidence of this fact. Analysis of primary source documents from the colonies, addressed to the King and Parliament over the next two decades, shows a gradual shift of colonial self-identification away from that of British subject, to that of "American". Examination of The Declaration of Independence, The Olive Branch Petition and The Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress in October 19th 1975 clearly indicate this trend.

With the conflict within Africa becoming more prominent, President Walker and his staff weighed the idea of intervention. Being a neoconservative, intervention of tyranny and pushing democracy across borders is very common (Gee, 2017). Feeling a creeping possibility of impeachment, the President and his staff pull the trigger (Powell, 2011, p. 1). On the morning of May 25, 2030, the news broke that the United States had invaded the region of Lake Chad and Greater Sahel.