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    The United States of America: “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave,” as noted in Francis Scott Key’s, The Star Spangled Banner. But does America really justify this claim? During the early 19th century, America had seen hope, independence, and freedom. In fact, the “Declaration of Independence” epitomizes all three of these aspects. The “Declaration of Independence” granted the 13 original colonies freedom from Great Britain. So yes, in general, people believe that America justifies…

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    of Americans most important and recognized document in history, The Declaration of…

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    relationship between England and thirteen colonies. The American Revolution, also known as the War of American Independence, paved a path to freedom and independence for the thirteen colonies from their mother country England. Colonists were fed up with England and its unruly laws, acts, and taxes, which fueled the American Revolution. One of the most crucially important documents in United States history, the Declaration of Independence, was drafted and signed during this period, and became…

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    Patrick Henry's Speech

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    After the United States broke off from having to be in a monarchy ruled by king George they wanted freedom. Soon later the Declaration of Independence was created by the people of the United States. Men like Patrick Henry fought for their freedom in the United States which he spoke the popular "give me liberty or give me death" speech in front of the king. Many idealist had different views on this kind of ruling of government such as Thomas Hobbes; didn 't think lightly about giving freedom to…

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    Analysis of Rhetorical Devices in the Declaration of Independence The importance of Thomas Jefferson and his contribution as the main writer of the Declaration of Independence in American history cannot be understated. As the most eloquent of the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson was given the unenviable responsibility of writing the Declaration of Independence, arguably the most important document in American history. The declaration is a document that would not only declare the independence…

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    The Declaration of Independence and Constitution are the starting blocks of the United States government.The both of them stated our natural rights and laws that we should follow, these rights and law come from the wrongdoing of the King and his troops. King George III’s monarchy had no part of the U.S in mind intruding our land and that's why we have the laws that we do today.The leading men of our United States built up the courage to separate from the King, and did so in a way that shaped…

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    the Revolutionary wars within America, France, and Haiti, there are differing opinions of independence. By evaluating each source given, the variations are evident. In terms of these revolutions, each county’s idea of liberty has several different meanings. For example, the United States discusses that all are entitled to certain unalienable rights, among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Whereas, the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen in France, states that men are…

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    Boston Tea Party Thesis

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    Revolution was a political revolution between the colonies in North America and Great Britain. Although most colonists favored independence, some were still loyal to Great Britain, and were called “Loyalists,” who fought for the British during the wars, unlike Patriots who fought against Great Britain. Advocates supported a new nation being created with unlimited opportunities with newfound freedom. Loyalists were true to Britain because they believed that Britain was inclined to win, so they…

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    wondered the real reason for the declaration of independence? Of course people assume freedom because we were continents away but when in reality King George III was abusing powers. The most well known abuses were taxation without representation, trial with no jury, and quartering troops in our homes. Those are just some of the many abuses that he implemented on the colonies. The colonies eventually got so fed up with it they got together and drafted the declaration of independence based…

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    Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States in 1801. He was a philosopher wrote and believed all men was created equal. He was a great writer that led him to writing a document that is important to the United States and its History. This was the Declaration of the Independence. Thirteen colonies were not satisfied during the year 1773 through 1776 with the Empire of British. They believed the British they were being strongly being monitored, not being taxed fair,…

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