The Principles And Values Of The Declaration Of Independence

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The declaration of Independence was written up in 1776 by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson. Three of these men (Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) are known for being part of the founding fathers. At this period of time, America was in conflict with Great Britain for freedom and at the same time it was also part of the age of enlightenment. Until today, the Declaration of Independence remains the most important writing in America, and American history. It separated the colonies from the rule of King George the third, gave the United States a fundamental ideal way of government based on natural rights, and it gave America its own cultural identity. When the new world …show more content…

These principles and values still play a big part in the content of the constitution today. The ideals in the declaration stressed individual rights, separation of power, and freedom. One of the first principles in the Declaration is that of Equality. " We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" (Jefferson 1). This basically says that all human have the right to enjoy equal legal rights. Another principle that the Declaration states is that "all men are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"(Jefferson1). This means that all men have undeniable rights of life, liberty, and happiness. This is just one way of how the declaration gave American fundamental principles of how to …show more content…

It separated the colonies from Great Britain and the rule of King George the Third, gave the United States a fundamental ideal way of government based on natural rights, and it gave America its own cultural identity. It supported great principles such as freedom and individuals right. It is why we celebrate and do fireworks every July fourth. To my knowledge there isn 't another non-religious piece of writing being celebrated to that extent. There were so many powerful words in that declaration that it is still being analyzed by professionals until today. Without it the United States of America may not have ever come to

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