Declaration of Independence. Author Thomas Jefferson –Committee included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston July 4, 1776.

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Declaration of Independence

Author Thomas Jefferson –Committee included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston July 4, 1776 Influenced by John Locke

Democratic Philosophy All men are created equal Inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Government by the consent of the governed The right to alter or abolish a government if it does not protect the people’s rights

Grievances or Complaints To prove England had not provided a good government “HE”Examples:

What legal means of protest had the Americans done to try to fix the problems? LettersPetitionsBoycottsDemonstrations

Risks? LivesPropertyHonor

Rights of new nation Declare war Conclude peace Contract alliances Establish trade …anything any other nation can do

Declaration of Independence states the Americans’… Democratic Philosophy –What we believe a good government should be (protect natural rights; consent of governed) Grievances and Complaints –Proof that England did not provide us with a good government Statement of Independence –Rights of the new United States

Effects of the Declaration New ideas – government based on democracy; right to revolution, no hereditary class distinctions, no more divine right of kings Goals of Revolution: INDEPENDENCE ! Goals for US government – due process of law, issues of equality: abolition of slavery, civil rights movement, democratic reforms – voting rights Inspired others –French Revolution (1789), Latin American revolutions (early 1800’s), post – WWII independence movements in Asia & Africa (1945 – 1960’s); China (1989 – Tiananmen Square)