Natural Rights & Declaration of Independence Slideshow: Declaration of Independence

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Declaration of Independence

the document announcing the independence of the 13 colonies from Britain

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When was the Declaration of Independence written?

July 1776

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Who did Thomas Jefferson draw inspiration from when he drafted the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke

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The introduction of the Declaration of Independence …

summarizes the colonists’ reasons for seeking independence

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Purpose of Government section …

establishes protection of natural rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness), that the government gets its power from the people (social contract), and the people’s right to revolution

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The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence …

says that the 13 colonies are separating from Britain

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“All men are created equal” includes …

only white men