Revolutionary Ideas Jordan Warner 04-01-2015 Cortney Struble
Connections of Declaration & 2nd principle social contract The idea is that man is born free but he voluntarily gives up some of that freedom to create government in order to bring about social stability and structure. Governments come from the powers from the consent of the governed. "Men are created equal, that this is self evident, that everyone is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
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whether or not you think the Declaration of Independence upholds the political principles Americans value Yes, the Declaration set forth the principles that most of us believe in and give us the ability to be self governed and properly defined
Declaration of Independence To explain to the domestic nations why the colonies separated from Great Britain. And explain why the war had started, and why we had strongly believed we should be equal.
Connections of Declaration & 1st principle of Popular Sovereignity Popular sovereignty comes from natural rights, granted by "the Creator". As a consequence, no legitimate government may exist without the "consent of the governed".
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Connections of Declaration & 3rd principle natural and individual rights The Declaration asserted that rights of man come from God and were natural and inalienable for that reason. All other rights are subject to limitations by man.