Essays on Declaration of Independence

The Lee Resolution, sometimes called, Resolution of Independence was steered mainly by Henry Lee. Its main aim was to lobby for the independence of the American states from the British colony. It was on June 7, 1776 when Richard Henry Lee of the State of Virginia tabled a bill in Congress to declare independence to the American colonies. The resolution contained three parts namely: a declaration of independence, a call to form foreign alliances and the preparation and digestion of the form of the forthcoming confederation.
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The American Dream is the ‘soul of еру American politics.’ The notion stems from the Declaration of Independence, the text of which says that all people are equal and have an unalienable rights granted to everyone. The right to life, the right to liberty and the right to pursuit of happiness are among them. The striving for happiness is the American dream (Kamp, 2009).
The spirit of the American Dream is the belief that every person, if he/she works hard, this person would be able to achieve the well-being, which he/she deserves, because he/she has all the possibilities. By implication, Continue reading...

Thomas Jefferson is regarded as the father of American constitution since he pioneered the drafting of the original declaration of independence. In agreement with other thirteen colonies of the Britain decided to push for their freedom and independence from British rule. The Britons had taken away the legislative rights of the colonies and subjected them to forced labor. The declaration upon which the constitution was drawn from clearly stated the guiding principles of life that the colonies saw fit for humanity. The fifty-six signatories were to represent the thousands of oppressed Americans. The declaration held that all men were Continue reading...

1. The primary source: The Declaration of Independence: A View from Russia

Type: Journal of American History

Nikolai N. Bolkhovitinov from is the Chair of the Center for North American Studies of the Institute of World History in Moscow Russia. Additionally, Nikolai is an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Nikolai has spent most of his life in the Soviet regime while he attempts to retain independence in his outlook while Marxism influence has more liberal and creative implication in comparison to Western democracy. The author studies history using a bottom top approach since he pays most of his attention to the poor Continue reading...

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are commonly considered to be the two most important and defining documents of our nation’s history. The former, a formal declaration of independence from their status as colonies of Great Britain, established the essential concepts by which the nation wished to define itself. The latter was the second (and current) attempt to create a system of laws that would provide structure to the nation’s workings now that it was successfully and fully independent. While the Constitution is its own distinct document, the central conceits and ideas Continue reading...

This paper will reflect over the Declaration of Independence. It will reflect by the two primary and noble authors Adams and Jefferson about their intent with this document. It will consider the reasons they did offer to show a Declaration of Independence. It will also consider how these reasons related to the colonists. Last, it will examine the significance of the printed documented.
The reasons these men created this document was to help provide order and peace within the colonies. The colonies were going through a series of problems from the Boston Tea Party to the American Revolution War Continue reading...

Thomas Jefferson was a unique man for his epoch. He could be called a mere renaissance man or even a new kind of man (USHistory). He could talk five languages fluently and could read in two other languages. During his life he wrote more than 16,000 thousand letters. He was a lawyer, musician, agronomist, philosopher, architect, inventor and statesman. Furthermore, he was the third President of the United States. He was elected two times. Within the framework of his political career he was considered to be Founding Father, one of those, who participated in the American Revolution and Continue reading...

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David Walker was a black abolitionist who was very outspoken. His fiery thoughts were put to paper in the famous document: Appeal in 1929. Through this document and other works, Walker hoped to free southern slaves and black northerners. His book may also have been directed towards slave masters and northern whites who could have been curious enough to read his book. He campaigned for immediate emancipation instead of the delayed approaches and colonization schemes espoused by anti-slavery groups. This publication worked in terrifying white masters. Once published, this document was circulated widely in the North and South. The Continue reading...

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This paper seeks to introduce the topic by relying on the Secondary source of the American History. Additionally, the Submission will then highlight some of the essential and crucial facts to appreciate regarding the Declaration of Independence and the American constitution. After setting the background and the context of the topic, this submission will then move to compare and contrast the Declaration of independence with the American Constitution with the Secondary Source of information and lastly give a conclusion based on the contrasts as shall be highlighted in the course of looking at all of the Continue reading...

Jefferson and Elizabeth Stanton directed their individual pieces to different audiences. According to Jefferson, if all men had been created equal gender, this would have been insensitive. And it implies that only men are equal. African American men and women were not equal because black Americans were not taken as people in the past. In the same book, Jefferson emphasized the equality existing between men and the king because many were upset with the title of the British Kind. Nevertheless, Stanton declared specifically that all women and men are created equal.

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Vietnamese declaration of independence and Mao Tse Tung imperialism and all reactionaries are paper tigers

The document on Vietnamese declaration of independence entails speeches and articles aired in Vietnam just after the Second World War. It touches on the patriotic Vietnamese population that collaborated with the allies to oust the Japanese forces who had occupied their country after the defeat of the French forces. The French are portrayed as masters who claim personal equity amongst all people but have oppressed the Vietnamese people for over eighty colonization years. This shows that the French have been in that country since mid-19th century. They seem to have divided the Vietnamese into three, north, central and South Continue reading...

The Declaration of Independence has been under extensive scholarly and judicial inquiry since its adoption in 1776 by congress. It was used by the 13 colonies that initially formed the United States to justify the declaration of independence from Britain. After the revolution, the document has evolved to inspire numerous democratic principles. One of these is concept of human rights. It is vital to ensure that everyone can enjoy their rights and freedoms without interference. Human rights are essential because all humans are entitled to the same privileges and restrictions. Human beings share common values and fundamental freedoms. One’ Continue reading...

We all know Thomas Jefferson as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. But there is more to the persona of this great politician, than being just an intellectually astute person who understood the nuances of ruling a country, as vast and as culturally different as the USA. He was a polymath and had expertise in fields such as science, philosophy and religion. Yes, he made one of the most eloquent speeches in the history, against the parliamentary governance and he did author the ‘declaration of independence’. But these are Continue reading...

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The United States’ federal government shaped by the Constitution started operations in 1789 when the first Congress was summoned and George Washington became the President of the United States. The government was actually named a federal government due to the reason that it was created by a dense constitution among 13 different political units comprising all the various states of the country. All the states decided to hand over part of their independence so that a predominant authority is created and thus they surrendered themselves to it. As a result, Continue reading...

Early American art often was used to chronicle historic event such as in “Penn’s Treaty with the Indians” and “The Declaration of Independence”. Both show important scenes from American history and offers a visual interpretation of what these time periods must have been like. By comparing and contrasting these two paintings we can gain a better understanding of early American life.
In Benjamin West’s painting “Penn’s Treaty with the Indians”, West depicts the treaty between the Quakers and the Indian tribes of colonial America. The painting is of neo-classism style. The lighting and composition highlight the Continue reading...

The American dream is a set of values, ideals and freedoms. These values also include success achieved through determination and hard work. James Adams Truslow in 1931 defined the American dream as the effort to make people’s life better and richer giving them an opportunity to exploit their abilities and enjoy their achievements The American dream is rooted in the declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson, which agitates that all men are equal. This essay will look at the theme of the American dream as was envisioned in the Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King were important leaders in their time, even though by background they had very little in common and would not have been on the same side had they been contemporaries. Jefferson was a large slave owner in Virginia who became governor of that state after writing the Declaration of Independence and then president of the United States in 1801-09. Even though he wrote the famous words ‘all men are created equal’, he meant only white men, not blacks, women or Native Americans. As a politician and chief of state, he most certainly did not Continue reading...

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Since it gained independence the year 1776, the United States of America has grown to become one of the most powerful and developed countries in the world. The extent of America’s power can be measured by its great military and financial power that that only few countries can boast to possess. In terms of the country’s advanced level of development, the country has shown impressive levels of technological, governance and democratic advancement. However, this paper will seek to discuss on whether America’s level of democracy has been develop to its full potential or if there are Continue reading...

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The declaration of independence was an announcement to the world by the United States of America that it (USA) was no longer among the conglomerate of nations that were under the rule of the British Empire. It had now joined the sovereign states hence just like other free and independent states it had the powers to wage war, form alliances with other nations, declare peace, carry out commercial dealings with other nations and do all other things that the sovereign states were entitled to do. This was aptly summarized in the opening statement that declared to Continue reading...

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As most of us are aware, the Declaration of Independence was the document written largely by Thomas Jefferson and formally announced by him on July 4 1776. It declared the intention of the colonists of North America to separate from England and English rule and to form a new government. Whilst it formed the basis of the beginnings of what was to become the United States of America, many question the sincerity of some of its content and in particular the part in its preamble that declared all men to be equal. Hagerman (4 July 2011) examined that issue. Continue reading...

The Americans are deeply divided, within themselves and among themselves on the democracy subject. Democracy is sometimes taken to be the highest value in America (Miller, 1991), but at other times, democracy is construed to be a nightmare in the nation. Pure and untainted democracy is said to lead to persecution of minority communities by the majority. Essentially, democracy is responsible for holding of prayers in schools, banning and labeling of records and books, emergence of restrictions on drugs, abortion, sex, and alcohol. Additionally, democracy has been responsible for fueling of racial segregation and unwarranted discrimination. On the other Continue reading...

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When heard read out loud the Declaration of Independence is thrilling to hear. The wonderful words that speak of the power each person has to use their individual rights as equals to other people. Thomas Jefferson is most credited or as in the Librivox catalog (2011) all “the Founding Fathers” are credited with writing the document which declared the independence of the thirteen colonies. According to Bazyar (1999) an earlier “weaker” document had been written which Thomas Jefferson “extensively revised.” Thomas Jefferson had to include the input from the representatives of the colonies and he had to balance Continue reading...

Thomas Paine, a political activist, theorist, and a philosopher in his pamphlet "common sense" inspired people to protest and fight for independence from the Great Britain. Common sense explained why they needed independence and the advantages independence would bring to the people of America. It also presented them with an argument for freedom just in the right time when independence was a vital issue. It communicated in a manner that ordinary people understood, shunning philosophical references used by other writers, and referring to the Bible to speak to the people. Thus, it was seen as the most incendiary and Continue reading...

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Democracy in the United States, today, stands on three major pillars or the foundation stones. These pillars are The Declaration of Independence (1776), The US Constitution (1787), and the Bill of Rights (1789). The three documents have the historic significance and have guided Americans for over two centuries on the path of democracy. There is a fourth pillar of the American democracy as well. The fourth "pillar" is the grassroots activism of African-American citizenship during American Revolutionary times. Other marginalized, or excluded groups, such as poor white farmers, women, and "Indians" were excluded from the "cornerstone" documents. Thomas Paine's Continue reading...

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United States of America gained their independence from Great Britain in June 4 1776. This was a great accomplishment for the people of United States because now they could rule themselves. For most people they were happy but for the black people who were still slaves did not see this independence. This was still being experienced 75 years later after they had gained independence. Fredrick Douglass who was an abolitionist movement leader claimed this injustice on a speech he made at Rochester, New York in 1852 a day, which was after the Independence Day (Asante). In the speech, he Continue reading...

The use of political rhetoric in the American politics has a historical background. Since the ancient times, the advocates of change have used it to bring the American public together for a common cause. The choice and timing of the words used are essential to bring out the intended message to the audience. The success of political rhetoric in persuading the audience not only lies in the contents of the political message but also in the delivery of the message to the audience. Political rhetoric is valuable in influencing public opinion and shaping historical events. Tom Paine’s Common Continue reading...

The Declaration of Independence by the United States was signed into the annals of history on July 4, 1776 - forever promising to be a hotly debated topic of conversation among all historians and literary experts. It was a paper of major historical significance inspiring other nations, such as France, to march full steam ahead into their Revolution to achieve independence from their rule of monarchy. The declaration of Independence stood as a beacon of hope for many countries around the world who wanted to push ahead for their right to democracy and self-governance.
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Thomas Jefferson possessed intelligence led him to create some major projects that cannot be forgotten through history. Most people and thinkers agree that Thomas Jefferson was one of the strongest and most influential presidents of the United States of America. Some of his most critical accomplishments achieved during his life included participating in the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence, served as a successful President while purchasing the Louisiana territory and preventing a young nation from war, and spending much of his retirement time in designing the University of Virginia.

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An individual is the basic unit of society for most Western democracies. As such, laws and the execution of laws (one form of justice) in these societies focus on individual rights. Justice can be seen as two parts. Justice is one sense is reparations, or punishment that a society inflicts upon an individual. This essay looks at texts of Martin Luther King, Sigmund Freud and Thomas Jefferson in order to ascertain each of their guiding philosophies on what consisted of individual rights and justice. Each of them falls in line in a very particular philosophical school of thought with Continue reading...

The colonists were increasingly at odds with Great Britain and he powers that they were holding over the people in the new world. Although the colonists had no representation in Parliament, they were being taxed at increasingly heavy rates and forced to fall ever strict laws. One of the newer laws that infuriated colonists was that Britain now demanded that they be sent to England to be tried for offenses that were committed in the colonies.
As the more influential members of the colonies were agitated, they began to write circular letters. These letters were started by one person, Continue reading...

This paper endeavors to research information regarding the period around the American Revolution, and looks at some of the disadvantaged population groups and how they utilized hard-won principles to further the implementation of civil rights. Perhaps one of the principles depicted in the 'Declaration of Independence' was that relating to the equality of 'all men', declared as follows, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" (ushistory.org 1). Perhaps from this statement, Continue reading...

Revolutionary documents are documents that talk about the colonies of American in which the fight for their independence through and to the end of American Revolution. Some of the documents are recorded in The Declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson and common sense which is a pamphlet by Thomas Paine. The aim of Thomas Jefferson’s document was to give reasons as to why the American colonies overthrew their leader and decided to obtain their position as a country separated from the world. Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, common sense aimed to know the theoretical intellect of the state then Continue reading...

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In the last couple of years, the role of the United States and another democratic government has expanded dramatically. Currently, the government used new and vast roles that lacked in the previous years in an effort to produce a productive men and women of the society. In the past, leaders used totally different methods of leadership compared to the modern leadership styles. New and improved methods of leadership are introduced as the world enters the diverse situation. The society requires a lot from the government, which they must fulfill in order to gain trust from the society. People living Continue reading...

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

The French Revolution or the Reign of Terror has been one of the world’s bloodiest and influential revolutions in history, reshaping international and regional politics as it is seen today. Born out of discontent towards the monarchy and lack of rights, the Reign of Terror took many lives in the process and questioned the capability of the monarchy to lead the country. French citizens were left in disarray with the lack of system and the necessity of having a government that would respect the rights and liberties of the people were becoming crucial given the state France is Continue reading...

Compare how 2 different authors used the same historical data and the same events in 2 different ways. Describe how accurate each of these author’s works were to the real event and what they had changed.

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Both David McCullogh’s ‘John Adams’ and Sherman Edwards Petersburg’s 1776 are works of art which deal with the Founding Fathers and the American War for Independence. Whilst the former is a biography in the grand manner (as we are used to by McCullogh, the latter is a musical which revives the spirit of that important year and is full of Continue reading...

The history of United States dates back in years where some of the founding fathers sacrificed a lot in terms of their resources just to ensure peace and justice. One of the defining moments in the history of United States was 4 July 1776. This was a time when some thirteen states declared their freedom from the British rule, which was considered brutal. We shall be focusing on the events that led to the declaration of the independence and the people who have been a source of inspiration to the history of America. Thesis: Thomas Jefferson and the founding Continue reading...

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The influence and role of Virginia leading up to and in the American Revolution
The American Revolution was the singularly important event of the modern history, as it marked the birth of a government which was responsible to the will of the people. The revolutionary war which lasted between the years 1765 and 1783, ended with the colonies separating from the British Empire and the new nation of Unites States of America being born. Virginia had a huge role to play in this revolutionary war, by producing some of the great revolutionary leaders and orators like George Washington, Thomas Continue reading...

The Grapes of Wrath is a novel written by John Steinbeck as he gives the story revolving around the family of Joad. The novel illustrates oppression and hardship that faced the migrants’ workers during the great depression. In depth it is a political tract that governed collectivist action on oppressing those looking for jobs. In the same sense, the speech that was delivered by Martin Luther King on the oppression of the black people has a lot of similarities as compared to the The Grapes of Wrath. Martin Luther speech covers the oppression nature of the blacks as well.
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Frederick Douglass’s “Fourth of July” Speech

This is one of the most popular speeches delivered by Frederick Douglass during his time. He was a civil rights advocate and an abolitionist to the African Americans during times of slavery. His famous speech that took place in the Rochester’s Corinthian Hall attracted vast numbers of people and left many speechless (Barnes). The speech was later reported as eloquent, heart touching and admirable as it drew massive applause at the end. For this reason, the speech was published and made accessible to every interested American. Several people got a copy of speech and until today, Americans still Continue reading...

Antithesis – Taiwan’s Ineligibility Due To Historical Antecedents and Attributing Reasons

The PRC remains firm in its assertion that they are the sole legitimate ruling body that can lay claim over Taiwan. Historical antecedents provide the most compelling gist for the PRC’s framework in arguing that it has jurisdiction over the island. Jianming Shen, quoted as saying, “Taiwan has been part of China since ancient times” (2000, p. 1005), resolutely stands by the historical premise the mainlanders have stood by throughout their contest. For several times, rulers from the mainland Continue reading...