Declaration of Independence, freedom of speech
The Declaration of Independence is a sole document that called for the separation from British rule. The document illustrates how much unrest was evident between Britain and the thirteen colonies. The British government created unrest from the countless attempts of oppression. The oppression was concentrated in the financial taxation, religion, overbearing law and military enforcement. The Declaration of independence contains what the individuals in the thirteen colonies wanted to be eliminated and trusted in. They wanted freedom; from freedom of speech and military and government rule that conflicts with the rights of a human being given by God. The document portrays the true meaning or rather definition of being an American thirsting for freedom. The Congress asked Jefferson Thomas and other delegates to write a declaration of independence. The document was to explain why the thirteen colonies needed to become independent of Britain. Jefferson after going through it says that the Declaration of Independence illustrates the Nature's God and Laws of Nature entitling the people to have the right to assume their preferred type of independence politically (2002).
Most people do not know the sacrifices and effort that was endured by the signers. The document contains one thousand, three hundred and thirty-seven words with the introductory line being " when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the caused which impel them to separation." (Jefferson, 2002).
[...] Fifty-six men sacrificed their time and risked their lives and took part in the Declaration of Independence progress. Each felt that the document was necessary to attain freedom in the country. The document starts by explaining its relevance and the thoughts of the founders to the government and why they wish to leave. The founders were all from scholars and had vast knowledge on the present, past and other topics regarding politics. The introduction takes care of the diverse religions and also the atheists. [...]
[...] The Congress asked Jefferson Thomas and other delegates to write a declaration of independence. The document was to explain why the thirteen colonies needed to become independent of Britain. Jefferson after going through it says that the Declaration of Independence illustrates the Nature's God and Laws of Nature entitling the people to have the right to assume their preferred type of independence politically (2002). Most people do not know the sacrifices and effort that was endured by the signers. The document contains one thousand, three hundred and thirty- seven words with the introductory line being when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the caused which impel them to separation.” (Jefferson, 2002). [...]
[...] This made the colonists determined in their efforts to become their own colonies since the citizens were not being treated well. Literally, there can be no real change in regards to Declaration of Independence (2002). All that matters is what time will do to this Declaration. Will the citizens remember about it? Will people take it for granted? The Declaration of Independence can be termed as an artifact that most people in the United States seem to take for granted. [...]
[...] Moreover, they explain that declaring independence was not an ideal option but Britain had left the people with no choice. The founders warned Britain of how the reigning King was oppressive and advocated for humanity in Britain. Britain remained silent hence the colonists with lead from the founders decided to declare independence. The founders did not intend to leave the Britain rule or to disband the structure of the government (2002). The final part of the Declaration of Independence forms a summary of the whole writing. The founders explain that the colonies are independent states. [...]
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