The Declaration of Independence (1776): Foundational Document #1
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When was the DOI adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who are the key figures behind the DOI?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin
What is the Separation of Ties
People need to explain why, if they decide they need to take a break away from another govt.
What is the thought of “Life, Liberty, and Happiness”
The thought that everyone should be free to live.
What is Justified Rebellion?
It’s okay to go against the government if the government is abusing its authority and it’s been unfair for a fairly long time.
What is Unalienable Rights?
The idea that people are born with natural rights instead of being given them by a govt.
- Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Thomas Hobbes
Usurpations
An illegal infringement
A violation of individual rights or liberties by the government that is deemed unlawful or unconstitutional.
What is Consent of the Governed?
The government and the people that are governed participate in a social contract. If the govt. is overstepping its authority, the people can remove their consent to be governed.