SOL USI.6b The Revolutionary War
Important Words Unalienable rights: rights that cannot be taken away
Essential Understandings The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from England. It stated that people have natural (inherent) rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have certain “unalienable rights” to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People establish government to protect those rights.
Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence Government derives power from the people. http://bloggingfingers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/crowds_of_people.jpg
Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/world/asia/20korea.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Think About It… How do people in the United States show the government they are not happy? Why do you think the philosophies in the Declaration of Independence are important?