...Declaration of Independence Alec Vargas AIU Online Abstract There are many artifacts hidden within sight every day. One artifact that many Americans take for granted is The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is an artifact because of what it resembles, and also what it allowed an entire group of people to do. This document helped solidify the future of many generations in and around the once newly formed United States of America. If an artifact is supposed to tell you about the core of a culture, then why do many people look over one of the most important artifacts in the United States history? The United States have a sole document called the Declaration of Independence calling for separation from British rule. But that is not just the only reason why the Declaration of Independence is so important. Why it is so important is how and whom the document brought together in 1776. The Declaration of Independence This document really shows how much unrest was between the thirteen colonies and Britain. This unrest comes from many attempts of oppression by the British government. This oppression reigned from, but is not limited to religion, financial taxation, military enforcement, and overbearing laws. The Declaration of Independence is a document of what the people of the thirteen colonies believed in, freedom. Freedom of what? Not just speech, but also against military rule and government rule that conflicts with the God given rights of a human...
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...Acts such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and the Boston Massacre, are all different events that summarize how the American colonists were living during the years of 1764, to around 1776, when being held under British rule. Desperately, the colonists wanted change and independence. Even though some people may argue that the colonist were not justified in separating from Great Britain, many believe the American colonists were justified in separating from Great Britain due to the taxation that was placed on them, and the acts of tyranny by King George. And yes, the American colonists were justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain. The taxation that was placed on the American colonists is a prime example of why they were justified in separating...
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...In the past, the United States have declared two remarkable wars against England: the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The reason it was listed remarkable is because the Americans took on the country with the greatest power, Great Britain. Not only the Americans were victorious on both wars, they also regained their lost lands and won independence. There are countless factors and reasons that contributed to the two wars and also how the Americans were able to defeat the British surprisingly. Without a doubt, the two wars between the United States and Great Britain were mainly caused by the harshly imposed Acts, however, the American colonists took the convincing victories because they took advantages and fought with a great morale....
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...After years of being mistreated, the colonists finally had enough of Britain, and were ready to rebel. The American Revolution occurred, because colonists were mad at Britain, because they wanted freedom, they fought on American soil, and it was one of the final touches to giving colonists their freedom. So were the colonists justified in waging war and breaking free from Britain? The colonists were justified in declaring independence from Britain, because colonists had no say in British Law, colonists were being punished by Britain, and King George III passed laws that were unfair to the colonists. The american colonists were justified in declaring independence from Britain, because they had no say in British Law. In document G, the quote stated, “Many colonists had strong feelings about this new Britain law and the overwhelming presence of the British troops.” This quote proves that colonists were forced to allow British soldiers to live in their homes and provide them with anything necessary. Also, in document I, the quote stated, “ Instituting tricks have persuaded the rest of the colonies that the...
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...The Declaration of Independence changed the nature of the American Revolution in many ways. One way was the Declaration of Independence changed the nature of the American Revolution is that the Declaration showed all the problems that the king made that caused wars, protests, and violence. Also it shows the British the reasons that Colonists should be Independent from Britain. The main topic of the Declaration is talking about the rights of Colonists. In fact, Colonists barely had any rights, they had to quarter and feed British troops, they had to pay tons of taxes, and they also had to work for them. That made it so most of the colonists saw the issue and were on the same page. Also, after everyone saw the Declaration they were all fighting...
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...Declaration of Independence? The signing of the Declaration of Independence was always questioned. The date that is used is the Fourth of July 1776. It had 56 different signatures on it. In the passed people did not freedom or equality. Before Americans were not Americans, they were British. Before Americans governed themselves, they were governed by a distant a British King. Before America was an independent state, it was a dependent colony. Before Americans claimed equal rights, they were subject to British rights. What brought about these transformations? It was all changed by one speech in 1776, The Declaration of Independence. It was important to the colonies, because the British were not controlling them anymore. They did not have to follow the British rule. The Declaration of Independence is the most powerful document ever written, because it helped the United States and foreign countries, led to independence, and men were created equal....
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...Three Similar but Different Wars Justin P. Wilson Excelsior College Abstract Wars share similarities in cause, though not all are the same. The same goes for effects. The French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812 all share this. Each war had its similarities but each war had its own outcomes and reasons for the start of the war. Each war was a turning point in the history of the newly independent United States. Three Similar but Different Wars The Revolutionary war, War of 1812, and the French and Indian war had similar yet different effects on the new United States. The young United States would learn new ways of fighting and dealing with conflicts. Each war had its similarities but each war had its own outcomes and reasons for the start of the war. Each war was a turning point in the history of the newly independent United States. The French and Indian war was a starting point for the American Revolutionary War. The War of 1812 was a war to expand and verify territory borders. All the wars involved the British, French, and the Americans. The War of 1812 and the French and Indian War involved the Indians. Each war had a different treaty or agreement that settled the disagreement and evolved the way the countries fought and handled disputes. The French and Indian war was composed of three different phases. The leading causes started back in Europe with the King George’s War, which took place in between the years of 1744 and 1748. The first...
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...The Declaration of Independence is the document that was drafted as a proclamation for the 13 original colonies of New England to emancipate themselves from the British Empire. It was written in 1776 and ratified within the same few months. In total, there were multiple authors, many signees, and an even greater amount of contributors. The authors of the Declaration of Independence include five main Revolutionary leaders. The main leader who originally drafted the Declaration was Thomas Jefferson, and the four other main authors include John Adams, Robert R. Livingston, Roger Sherman and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson was one of the original Founding Fathers of the U.S. as well as the third U.S. President. He was a proponent of the Continental Congress under the state of Virginia as well as the first U.S. Secretary of State. Adams, the second President of the U.S., was an influential public leader in Boston, Massachusetts as well as the Continental Congress. He played a major part in pushing independence for the colonies. Livingston was a Chancellor, which is the highest judicial officer in the state, as well as a Recorder from New York. Several years after the Declaration was written, he took office as the U.S. Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Sherman was the first mayor of New Haven, a town in Connecticut. Once the Declaration was written, he became a representative and senator in the new republic. Franklin was one of the original authors who wore the most hats. ...
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...In the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, the U.S. was deciding whether to annex the Philippines or to give them their freedom. During the Spanish - American War, the U.S. fought Spain in the Philippines and promised the Philippines their independence, but the U.S. took them over instead. The U.S. wanted to annex the Philippines because they wanted to protect them from other countries from taking them over because America thought that their government wasn’t strong enough and unstable, which wasn’t true. The U.S. also wanted to annex the Philippines because they wanted to spread the Christian religion. The U.S. should not have annexed the Philippines because they had already promised them their independence, and fought for it in the Spanish-American War with America. The U.S. is also going to force the Philippines to be Christians, which will make them angry and want a war with America....
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...What was the most remarkable summer in American history? In his book “Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence”, Joseph J. Ellis writes, what may be, the winning answer. Ellis tells the story of summer1776, when the colonies declared their independence and some of our countries most significant figures emerged. “Revolutionary Summer” takes place from about May1776 to October 1776, when the most momentous events took place that started our country’s founding. He expands on key people and moments in order to draw conclusions and broaden our understanding of the event as a whole. Ellis observes that the events of the summer of 1776 have often been told from a political or from a military viewpoint, but he believes they can be truly understood as a mix between both viewpoints. At the time, the largest invasion fleet in history was sailing into New...
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...had comh emphasis Jefferson placed on providing reasons. But, this list is not only directed at Jefferson, it is a reminder to all Americans and the whole world of what disturbing times have been overcome in the past. Jefferson used two main strategies in convincing his audience. First, as I have already mentioned, he uses factual evidence to support his claim. The list of cruel acts is his factual evidence. The amount of details that make up this list shows how much importance Jefferson placed on factual evidence as support. If he had used fewer facts here, the document might not have fully explained why the Americans demanded independence. Second, Jefferson exercised appeal to values in supporting his argument. He wanted others to feel the pain and suffering that has haunted the Americans and share similar morals. In paragraph five he says, "Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies" (17). Here he tries to evoke the sense of feeling. He assumes the reader will feel this pain and agree that King George III is wrong for his actions. He then goes on to say, "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of injuries and unsurpations, all having in direct object the exact establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States" (17). Again, he uses words that have a direct effect on the morals of the reader. "Injuries and unsurpations" should make the reader feel this pain that was felt by the Americans. Overall, the facts and mood of the document aid...
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...Persuasive Strategies in The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence is, in a sense, an argument for freedom and severance from the British crown. The famous document features some of the elements of argument, such as the claim of unjustness by the colonist’s ruler and the evidence to back it up. The document lays the groundwork for both the American colonies’ independence from England and the eventual war that follows. Of course, for a document of this importance, to be persuasive, it must be written in a carful and particular way. Jefferson’s use of certain mechanical devices and language and diction expresses to his audience the reasons and justification for independence of the American colonies. One of the most obvious and effective strategies that Jefferson uses is midway through the document. He spends a huge chunk of the Declaration listing all of the objections the colonists have to King George III’s regulations and how he has abused his power. This technique brings the audience into the same rationale as the author. Jefferson talks about how the king has “abdicated Government [in the colonies], by declaring [the colonies] out of his Protection and waging War against [them]”, but the colonists’ “repeated petitions” to the king’s rule “have been answered only by repeated injury” (Jefferson 267). Jefferson is making an emotional appeal to his audience and is trying to convince them that any revolution from the colonists is justified...
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...American Revolution Paper On April 19, 1775, the American Revolutionary War began (Wordbook, pg 271). Brought on by the struggle for power both sides would suffer immense frustrations and strategy to win the war for independence. Although divided due to their beliefs, the American Revolution was a patriotic podium for our independence. In order for the war to be a successful victory colonist rebellion, important battles, and leadership had to be met in order to strive. The rebellion was key for stating beliefs in a clear way to be heard; important battles show the British that they are strong as a nation, and leadership for guidance and structure. Demanding freedom was their only resort and way out of a dictatorship. Declaring Independence...
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...The American Revolution was the uprising of the existing thirteen American colonies to gain independence from Britain in the mid 1700’s. The American colonists began questioning Britain’s authority as early as the French and Indian War. During the French Indian War, the colonies wanted to defend themselves against the French in North America. They asked King George for permission to raise armies in order defend themselves. Although their reason to raise an army was sincere, George II was suspicious of the intentions of the colonial government and disapproved their petition. After the French Indian War, Britain decided to raise money by taxing the American Colonists for reparations. Taxes such as the Stamp and Tea Acts created controversy throughout the citizens. Some thought that Britain stepped over the boundary with taxes and some reacted violently. The Boston Tea Party as well as the Boston Massacre arose from such actions. With Britain’s Intolerable acts, the colonists made a daring proposition. The colonists, in the First Continental Congress sent a letter to King George declaring war. Although the British government likely procured strong reasons for limiting the opportunities, rights, and freedoms available to American colonists under British rule, the American Colonists were justified in their desire to claim independence from the British government due to taxation without representation in government meetings, limitations by laws that restricted their freedom and the...
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...Fixing the Problems. The colonial grievances (complaints) against Great Britain as listed in the Declaration of Independence and how the United States fixed them in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The thirteen American colonies of Great Britain revolted and declared independence for good reason. The actions of the British government (the king) deprived Americans of numerous rights that were guaranteed to all other British citizens. In fact, many of these rights were guaranteed as early as 1215—since the American colonists were British citizens, they had good reason to expect those rights to be recognized. They weren’t, and in 1776, the American colonies declared independence and became the United States of America. When Americans wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, they made sure to fix the problems. Grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence (1776) Why they were a problem… How they got fixed… The king exercised absolute power. The power of British kings had been limited since 1215—almost 400 years before the first American colony was settled. The US Constitution divides power among three branches of government, and there are checks and balances to make sure that no single branch gets too powerful. Colonials were taxed without their consent. British citizens were represented in Parliament; American colonists were not represented in Parliament, even though they were British citizens. The US Constitution gives Congress the power to tax...
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