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Enlightenment Thinkers and Their Core Ideas John Locke, often credited as the father of modern republican government, had a profound impact on the American Founding Fathers. Locke's theory of natural rights argued that every individual is entitled to life, liberty, and property, principles woven into the Declaration of Independence. He proposed that a legitimate government [] The Declaration of Independence, formally The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America in the original printing, is the founding document of the United States. On July 4, 1776, it was adopted unanimously by the Second Continental Congress, who convened at Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in the colonial capital of Philadelphia. These delegates - sets up the government - defines the government What did the Declaration of Independence do? (from Great Britain) - Said that the United States is The Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” (by the votes of 12 colonies, with New York abstaining) had resolved that “these United Colonies are, and of right On July 4, 1776, Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence, marking July 4 as Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author, drafted the document in 17 days. U.S. Constitution The Constitution of the United States set up the foundation of the U.S. government, including its purpose and structure. The idea of the right to revolt was famously articulated in the Declaration of Independence, which declared that “whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness], it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government.” The Declaration went on Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like How did the Judeo-Christian tradition influence the framers of the United States?, Which statement explains the influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the United States?, Which founding principle means the consent of the people is the source of government's power? and more. -The Constitution creates a represenative government that limits government powers, coming from Locke's belief that power comes from the consent (approval) of the people-Constitution set up the federal system to divide power between the national and state government, as well as the system of checks and balances, including the three branches of government making sure nobody takes all the power The Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence—written largely by Jefferson—in Philadelphia on July 4, a date now celebrated as the birth of American independence. The Declaration of Independence is the foundational document of the United States of America. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it explains why the Thirteen Colonies decided to separate from Great Britain during the American Revolution (1765-1789). IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from the British Empire when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was authored by a “Committee of Five”—John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman—with Jefferson as the main drafter. But Jefferson himself later admitted The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our American Government. It lays out the system of Government and the rights of the American people. The Constitution has three parts. The Preamble tells the purpose of the document and Government. The Articles set up how the Government is organized and how the Constitution can be changed. The Declaration stands on its own—it has never been amended—while the Constitution has been amended 27 times. (The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights.) The Declaration and Bill of Rights set limitations on government; the Constitution was designed both to create an energetic government and also to constrain it. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like How did the Judeo-Christian tradition influence the framers of the United States?, Which statement explains the influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the United States?, Which founding principle means the consent of the people is the source of government's power? and more. Declaring Independence On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to declare independence. Two days later, it ratified the text of the Declaration. John Dunlap, official printer to Congress, worked through the night to set the Declaration in type and print approximately 200 copies. For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. The U.S. gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and the key events that helped in recognising the The significance of the Declaration of Independence for APUSH is that it justified the decision to separate from Great Britain, and established a set of ideals that eventually led to the creation of the United States Constitution. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Why did American colonists believe they had to set up forms of self-government?, Which of the following was a form of colonial self-government? British Parliament Virginia House of Burgesses Declaration of Independence Magna Carta, How did the Seven Years' War affect the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain? and more.
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