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The declaration establishes the principles of society that will be the basis of the new legitimacy, ending the principles, institutions and practices of the Old Regime: "The principle of all sovereignty lies essentially in the nation." The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen considers legitimate the revolt of the deputies against the absolute monarchy, when declaring as the indispensable right of the man the "resistance to the oppression".
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How does the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonist's ideas about the government?
First tell us what "the following" is. Your homework assignment probably includes a list to chose from.
Did the declaration reflect the opinions of all the colonists at the time?
No. The usual thinking is that about one-third of the colonists supported independence, about one-third opposed it, and the other third had no strong opinion on the matter.
Which Founder included the idea of natural rights when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Natural rights would reflect the beliefs of John Locke during the Age of Enlightenment. This means that each person has a right to life, liberty and happiness. The author of the Declaration with input from others was Thomas Jefferson and he followed the beliefs of John Locke.
What did john Locke do in the American revolution?
well he was naked and the british shot him
How does the declaration of independence reflect the founders reliance upon john Locke's theory of natural rights?
The purpose of government, Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. For their part, the people must obey the laws of their rulers. ... Jefferson adopted John Locke's theory of natural rights to provide a reason for revolution.
