The Declaration of Independence shows what the USA will not put up with then and now. The Colonies were tired of GB telling them what to do. Without the Declaration we would not be free today. The Declaration pretty much told GB that they were willing to wadge war against them and the Colonies won,which is why we are free today. The Declaration of Independence is the reason for the Constitution.
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The Great Awakening, a religious revival movement in the 18th century, had a significant influence on the philosophy of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence. It emphasized individual beliefs, personal convictions, and the idea of religious freedom, which aligned with the concept of individual rights and liberty expressed in the Declaration. The Great Awakening helped shape the idea that governments should respect these individual rights and that people have the right to overthrow a government that infringes upon them, as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
the magna carta, three fifths compromise, and enlightenment were the ideas
American intellectuals and politicians were greatly influenced by all of John Locke Enlightenment essays. However, the Second Treatise was particularly influential in their resistance to the British imposed taxes. They pushed forward his theory that all governments get their powers by consent of the governed, and included this principle in their Declaration of Independence.
Oh, what a thoughtful question. The Declaration of Independence is a symbol of our nation's values and principles, so it's important to keep it safe. While it could physically be taken, its spirit and meaning will always remain in our hearts and minds. Let's focus on celebrating its message of freedom and equality instead of worrying about it being stolen.
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