LAD/Blog #3 Declaration of independence
1.) List the democratic principles discussed in the opening.
In the opening the declaration of independence discus and addresses the principles in which America is now founded on. First of all, that all men are created equal and have the undeniable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. To maintain and preserve these rights America has a democratic government run by the consent of the people. Although if this power is abused or denies the rights of the citizens the people have the right to abolish and establish a new fair government.
2.) List 5 grievances the colonists were making the king aware of.
The king was made aware of his wrong doings by receiving criticism on how he dissolved representative houses for objecting to his injustice in the colonies kept armies in America even In times of peace, put taxes in place without their consent, took away charters and refused to benefit off a trial by jury.
3.) Summarize what the finial paragraph was saying
The final paragraph is declaring independence of the colonies. It makes it clear that they are separating from the British crown and as a brand-new nation, have the right of any other country. This new nation is no longer faithful to Britain and no longer have political ties to them. Instead the vow to fight and defend each other as a nation as a whole.
While giving his Gettysburg address he refers multiple times to the Declaration of Independence and what America is founded on and that all men are created equal. Even though the Declaration announced freedom from Britain and the Gettysburg Address gave freedom to slaves both reflect the ideas that America is based on liberty and a government run by the people for the people.
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