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The Declaration of Independence stated the premise of the Social Contract, listed the grievances the colonies had against the British Crown, and formalized the colonies' intentions, stating that they "are, and by right ought to be, Free and Independent States."
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∙ 11y agoThe Declaration of Independence gave all men (and women) the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and declared that all are created equal. It also declared independence from Great Britain announcing that the 13 American colonies then at war with Britain were no longer part of the British Empire. 1) There are 27 amendments to the constitution 2) The 5 rights of freedom are 1. The prohibition of government from forming a religion and protects each persons right to practice any faith without government interference 2. Freedom of speech 3. Freedom of the press to publish news, information and opinions without government interference. This also includes allowing people to publish their own newspapers, newsletters, etc.. 4. The freedom of assembly. The right to march, demonstrate, protest, carry signs and express their views in a peaceful way. It also means people can join groups and societies without government interference. 5. Freedom to petition government if they are in favour or against policies that affect them or they feel strongly about. This includes the right to petition signatures for a cause and to lobby legislative bodies if they are for or against legislation. The USA has a Market Economy for the most part in which producers and consumers determine the type of goods and services that are produced and what the price of them will be. The market economy is the basis for several systems including capitalism which USA also has.
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∙ 11y agoThe Declaration of Independence seperated the original 13 colonies from Europe and the mother country Great Britain. It also gave the citizens of the U.S. freedom, liberty, independece, and justice.
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∙ 12y agoThe declaration of independence declared that the thirteen colonies were not part of great Britain anymore.
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∙ 13y agoThe Declaration of Independence declared the 13 Colonies independent of Great Britain in 1776.
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When was the declaration of independece approved?
it was approved on July 4Th,1776
When was the decleration of independece addopted?
The Declaration of Independence was signed at Philadelphia, on 4July, 1776.
Who died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independece?
John adams Tomas jefferson John taylor
How many men signed the decleration of independence?
There were 56 signers of the declaration of independece.
What was the outcome of the second continental congress?
The outcome of the Second Continental Congress was that the King rejected the Olive Branch petition and the fighting continued. The Declaration of Independence soon made it clear that the colonies desired to throw off British rule.
Where was the Declaration of Independece signed?
In Virginia.
Is the declaration of independece historical fiction?
No.
What does the declaration of Independece look like?
paper
Which president wrote the declaration of independece?
Jefferson
Where was the Declaration of Independece written?
Philadelphia, PA
Who was the author of the declaration of independece?
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Who was the first signer of the declaration of independece?
John Hancock
Why was the Declaration of Independece signed?
It made it an official document .
What group wrote the declaration of independece?
The Sons of Liberty.
Who was the primary author of the American Declaration of Independece?
Thomas Jefferson.
When was the declaration of independece approved?
it was approved on July 4Th,1776
Which delegate was chosen to write the Declaration of Independece?
Thomas Jefferson
