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β 6y agoWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that 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.
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Life, Liberty and the persuit of happiness.
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we hold these truths to be self-evident, that 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.
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β 10y agoLife, liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
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That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or to abolish it.-Apex
The Declaration of Independence is a document based on the beliefs of the founding fathers and was mostly written by Thomas Jefferson. Enlightenment? At that time, the colonists were pretty fed up with taxation without representation, had been influenced by the writings of Thomas Paine...in particular "Common Sense"....and were already involved in the American Revolutionary War. If you mean enlightenment ideas of one person in particular, the main man was definitely Thomas Jefferson....Virginia gentleman.
Enlightenment ideas developed in the American colonies through the spread of European philosophical works and the influence of thinkers like John Locke. These ideas emphasized natural rights, the social contract, and the notion that individuals have the right to rebel against unjust governments. The Declaration of Independence reflects enlightenment ideas by asserting that all men have inherent rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also serves as a justification for rebelling against British rule. The Constitution reflects these ideas by establishing a government that protects individual rights, promotes the separation of powers, and emphasizes popular sovereignty through representative democracy.
The consent of the governed is an idea born of the enlightenment and the writings of John Locke. This is the idea that a government gains its power via the willingness of the people to support it. The US system expresses this notion by holding elections in which the people (the governed) select their representatives to govern (there by giving consent).
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
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The passage from the Declaration of Independence that reflects Enlightenment ideas on natural rights is "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that 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." This statement expresses the belief in inherent rights that are not granted by government but are fundamental to human existence.
The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas. These documents emphasize individual rights, the importance of reason and logic, and the concept of government by consent of the governed. Additionally, the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen also demonstrates the influence of Enlightenment ideals on political thought.
The document that best reflects the ideas of the Enlightenment is "The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" from the French Revolution. This document embodies Enlightenment principles such as individual rights, equality, and the importance of the rule of law in a just society.
we hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal
There was no such thing back then, not by ANY name! You talk about "enlightenment" back then, they'd put you away in the funny farm.
The Declaration of Independence reflects Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights and the social contract theory, while the United States Constitution embodies Enlightenment principles like separation of powers and checks and balances.
The Declaration of Independence (1776) draws heavily on Enlightenment ideas by stating that all individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The United States Constitution (1787) reflects Enlightenment principles by establishing a system of government with checks and balances and separation of powers. The Bill of Rights (1791) further incorporates Enlightenment ideas by protecting individual freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
how did the constitution and the Bill of Rights reflects enlightenment ideas
An ethical statement is a declaration about what is considered morally right or wrong within a specific context or situation. It often reflects values, principles, and beliefs that guide individual or collective behavior towards what is deemed as good or proper conduct.
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That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or to abolish it.-Apex