United States Declaration of Independence and Unalienable Rights
In the first paragraph of the declaration, Jefferson states the reason for the writing of this document. What reason does he give?
He gives the reason that they have the right of separation if they wish it
Where does a government acquire its power, according to the declaration?
The people of America.
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3. What are the "unalienable rights" that Jefferson states? Jefferson says that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights.
Who or what does Jefferson hold accountable for most of the problems the colonies are suffering through?
The King of Britain and his deliberate show of using the colonies for money.
What tone does the final statement of the Declaration of Independence display?
Is this tone effective in conveying the importance of this document? Why or why not?
It displays a tone of unison and resentment. The tone is effective, as it was written to declare freedom.
Jefferson speaks of "the laws of nature and of Nature's God." What does he mean by this? Give an example of a law that might be contrary to "the laws of nature."
Find and write the dictionary meaning for the word "self-evident." Jefferson mentions four truths, which he says are "self-evident." Name these and argue for or against the notion that they are indeed "self-evident."
Self evidence means:not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.
The truths are self evident, as we would follow them if there was no outside interference, it is a natural acceptance.
Find and write the meaning to the phrase "absolute despotism." Jefferson says it is the "right and duty" of mankind to fight this "absolute despotism." Why?
Absolute despotism means entirely led by a government without any people being able to to anything other than what they are told.
Compare the tone or attitude expressed towards the British people with that towards King George III. List and explain those words that aid you to understand this tone.
Find, list and explain an
He gives the reason that they have the right of separation if they wish it
Where does a government acquire its power, according to the declaration?
The people of America.
.
3. What are the "unalienable rights" that Jefferson states? Jefferson says that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights.
Who or what does Jefferson hold accountable for most of the problems the colonies are suffering through?
The King of Britain and his deliberate show of using the colonies for money.
What tone does the final statement of the Declaration of Independence display?
Is this tone effective in conveying the importance of this document? Why or why not?
It displays a tone of unison and resentment. The tone is effective, as it was written to declare freedom.
Jefferson speaks of "the laws of nature and of Nature's God." What does he mean by this? Give an example of a law that might be contrary to "the laws of nature."
Find and write the dictionary meaning for the word "self-evident." Jefferson mentions four truths, which he says are "self-evident." Name these and argue for or against the notion that they are indeed "self-evident."
Self evidence means:not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.
The truths are self evident, as we would follow them if there was no outside interference, it is a natural acceptance.
Find and write the meaning to the phrase "absolute despotism." Jefferson says it is the "right and duty" of mankind to fight this "absolute despotism." Why?
Absolute despotism means entirely led by a government without any people being able to to anything other than what they are told.
Compare the tone or attitude expressed towards the British people with that towards King George III. List and explain those words that aid you to understand this tone.
Find, list and explain an