“The Declaration of Independence”, “The Constitution”, and “Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies”, all explain the importance of preserving individual rights and to form a more strong, long-lasting union.
“The Declaration of Independence” explains in various ways on how it preserves our individual rights. For example Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, would state that when political leaders do not provide for these individual freedoms, the citizens have the duty and right to call for a new government. The individual and collective liberties that governments were meant to provide were not being met. The “Declaration of Independence” was an important step because the thirteen colonies were very different from each
“The Declaration of Independence” explains in various ways on how it preserves our individual rights. For example Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, would state that when political leaders do not provide for these individual freedoms, the citizens have the duty and right to call for a new government. The individual and collective liberties that governments were meant to provide were not being met. The “Declaration of Independence” was an important step because the thirteen colonies were very different from each