Essays on Declaration of Independence

In his speech of December 8, 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt addressed Congress to urge them to declare war on Japan and gather the spirit of the American people behind this effort. In doing so, he utilized the three pillars of rhetoric – ethos, pathos, and logos. By appealing to his credibility to speak on the matter, appealing to the emotions of the listeners, and appealing to reason he made the case for America to join World War II and fight the Japanese Empire. But Roosevelt was not the first American statesman to ...

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. It is not until 9th July when Congress adopted the first plan (read ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

U. S. History 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 ...

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 ...

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’ ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

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. On July 1776, the second constitutional ...

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 ...

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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 ...

1.0 Introduction 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 ...

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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. ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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. These famous words from the ...

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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In 1760, King George III took reign of England, making quite a few controversial decisions along the way. By acting more aggressively towards France, George III started to alienate the rest of Europe, and tensions started to mount between George and the Whigs, as well as other European countries. By contrast, the sociopolitical climate of the colonies at the time was incredibly harrowing - increased taxation and more and more controversial legislation on the part of England was breeding resentment among the colonists. The Sugar, Currency, Stamp and Quartering Acts of the mid-1760s, among others, were thought to be ...

The Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

INTRODUCTION When studying and researching American history it is essential that one review the documents that essentially founded the nation and has allowed the country to survive and flourish. These three documents are, of course, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Each of these documents represents the stages of organization that has led, for better or worse, to the American that exists today. They represent an evolution of a new life; devised to be a free-nation that is based on the wants of the people, especially when the people call for new change. Most ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

The Adams Dynasty and their impact on the U.S. The Adams family had two presidents, ambassador, and a member of the state legislature, lawyers. If that’s not impactful, nothing is. Although many of the Adams family were politically and socially involved, not everyone made a difference. The Adams lineage is a large one that impacted the U.S. greatly. Their impact on the history of U.S. is very significant because with two presidents and a politically involved family it’s almost impossible to not have one. The Adams family in America has historical roots from the emigration of Henry ...

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Many countries of the world in the present day often strive to be more democratic as much as possible, this is mainly because people are nowadays more informed, familiar and aware of their basic fundamental rights. Democracy has a broad definition based on the context in which it is used, a country is said to be democratic if it meets some set form of criteria that act as guiding principles to democracy. In politics, democracy is defined as a structure of government whereby people of that particular country are given an opportunity to participate in decision making process mainly ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Holcombe, A. (2010). Politburo's Directive Issued on May 4, 1953, on Some Special Issues regarding Mass Mobilization. Journal of Vietnamese Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2 (Summer 2010), pp. 243–247.

In this directive, the use of propaganda against the spread on capitalism and the defence of socialism are clearly shown in the directive.

Kaiser, D. (2000) American Tragedy: Kennedy, Johnson, and the Origins of the Vietnam War. Cambridge, Boston, MA: Belknap Press.

This book explores the origins of the Vietnam War, with specific focus on the clash of the two ideologies of socialism and capitalism. It looks into the ...

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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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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In the American History of 1706- 1790, Benjamin Franklin is an honored figure due to his influence of development of United States of America and how the country would understand itself. Benjamin Franklin is the only famous person who is known and recognized for signing all the key documents of creating the United States of America. These documents include the constitution of United States, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Alliance with France and Treaty of Paris. The major influence of Benjamin Franklin in these documents is well understood and recognized due to his concept development on America and how ...

Q1. Arguably, American Revolution brought to an end the two century British rule. This revolution led to the creation of modern United States of America. As a matter of fact, the era was disturbing and exhilarating; it was a dislocation for others while to some it was a time process meant to bring changes. Certainly, in the stir of the revolution came various events such as ratification and drafting of the constitution .Another event was the rebellion of slaves due to contrast between proclamation of liberty and slavery. The entire revolution process led to social, economic, and political changes. ...

The Battle is also referred to as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights or simply the Battle of Brooklyn. The battle was the earliest and the largest battle in the American Revolutionary War after the declaration of independence of the United States. The United States army was under the command of General George Washington, and they were defeated in the battle. The size of the army that Washington had in one way or the other had some impact on the defeat over the Long Island battle. This thesis talks about how the size of General Washington’s army leads to ...

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EMBARKATION OF THE PILGRIMS by Robert W. Weir The painting shows the pilgrims who were on the deck of the speedwell ship in the July 22, 1620 where they went to search for their religious freedom. The artist is trying to show how the group was grieved and thinking about what they were about to do. The painting depicts the feeling of graveness because the group was not certain about what they were going to do, but they were hopeful God could protect them. This was depicted by the message “God with Us” on the upper left of the ...

The sample paper on the effective use of the enlightenment principles during the French and the Haitian revolution puts forth a strong argument in favor of the French revolution. The essay includes a clear and strong thesis, as required by the initial instructions. The author correctly argues that France implemented more effectively Enlightenment principles, because it was a stronger and more developed country. Moreover, an entire paragraph of the author’s essay is weakened by the mistaken argument that the French “Declaration of the Rights of Men” inspired the American “declaration of Independence”. This is a poor argument since ...

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On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech “I Have A Dream” at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The speech is a call to end racism and discrimination. The speech is the epitome of the civil rights movement in America. Through his speech, King shared his dream of living in a world where there is true freedom and equality. He dreams that someday America will be a nation where people will not be judged according to the color of their skin but through their character. The speech is a persuasive and inspirational speech which ...

The American Revolution is the political era between 1765 and 1783 when the Thirteen American Colonies disintegrated from the British Empire and formed an independent nation today called the United States of America. The Americans rejected the parliament authority to extract taxes from citizens without elected representatives in 1765. This battle continues until 1783 after the British sent combat troops to maintain peace, leading to the today called the American Revolutionary War (Fradin 12). The American Revolution had specific political goals while the creation of the new republic created some different effects on women, blacks and Indians.

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The treaty of Paris was signed in 1783. Benjamin Franklin had insisted on the recognition of American independence by the British Empire. He had also refused to consider a peace separate from France, which was America’s great ally. The insistence was because he had rejected informal peace overtures for a settlement by the Great Britain, which would have provided a settlement for the thirteen states with some measure of autonomy. The cause for the recognition of the independence of America was due to the war between the Great Britain and America, which had lasted almost seven years. The ...

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In the article, The Declaration of States, author Thomas Jefferson tried to rationalize the importance of securing autonomy if only to establish a degree of authority on a particular area. This authority is meant focus only on the improving one’s area of responsibility for effective management and to secure productivity that could contribute to the national economic gains of the nation to which it belongs to. On the other hand, in an article entitled The Way to Wealth, Benjamin Franklin talks about productivity from a different perspective and the role of the government in ...

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Movie is a form of art just like literature, music and paintings but movie is much beyond that. Movie is a pictorial representation of a story one reads in a book. Movie is an expression of life in motion as one sees in paintings. Movie is a medley of colors and sound which provide a gateway to its audience from all the worries of life for a short while. Movie is a means of escape from the reality of life to find solace in something more cheerful. During Great Depression when people were bogged down with the distressing economic ...

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John Adams

John Adams is one of the few people who happened to witness the end of the colonial rule in the U.S. He was born in the 1735 and was a direct descendant of Puritan colonists (Liesenfelt, 2012). He studied at Harvard University and he helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1774 while in the Congress. Adams was the vice president after the declaration of independence. He then later served as the second president. The reason why I have chosen John Adams is that he was involved in the process of a great historical revolution. He ...

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A Engineering profession incorporates factors of cost and safety. Above all, engineering desires good ethical standards among the engineers. However in spite of all the efforts to apply ethical standards in any engineering work, cases of unprofessional conduct and negligence have been reported leading to losses of property and lives. Expecting members of a professional to act in an ethical manner is not sufficient to safeguard the public. First, members of a profession such as engineering are human, and usually motivated by factors that may not promote good judgment. B According to I.E Aust discussion paper engineering is an ...

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence with of aim of establishing the revolution that the colonists were planning and enforcing on America. A famous line from the declaration reads, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” With this line, Jefferson meant that all men are equal and they deserved equality in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (Amitarge 145). This line is not an absolute. This is because in our society, there is evidence that some people have more rights than others while other people are oppressed. There are many forms of oppressions that prove this statement ...

The Enlightenment can be defined as the intellectual movements that took place in Europe between the 17th and 18th century regarding the ideology on Man, nature, God and as well as thinking. The intellectual movements provoked the revolution developments in Europe ranging from politics, philosophy to arts. The central thing to the enlightenment was regarded to be the application of reason. The changes that came with the enlightenment brought the Industrial Revolution; the American and French revolutions. The Enlightenment was characterized by the rise of capitalism and the presence of printed material, therefore, serving as a major ideological foundation ...