Category: Declaration Of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was composed in 1776, by Thomas Jefferson. Its motivation was to announce that the 13 settlements in America were free and autonomous from Great Britain, get different pilgrims ready, and to urge different countries to support them. Jefferson not just composed how they were part from Britain, yet he additionally gave…

Whether or not the attainment of independence is different from revolution it has long been contested, and has mostly been debated over the question of violence as legal means to gain sovereignty. In general, revolutions aim only to redistribute power with or without an element of emancipation, such as in democratization within a state, which…

Introduction The Declaration of Independence, penned by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, transcends its role as a mere proclamation of America’s separation from British rule. It serves as a cornerstone of American history, embodying profound philosophical and ideological principles that have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Through a critical analytical lens, we embark…

Research assignment Claim: On the authority of the Declaration of Independence, it is a self-evident truth that all men are created equal. Yet we hear that biology has demonstrated conclusively that men are unequal. Does biology contradict what the Declaration of Independence holds to be a self-evident truth? (Source: Dobzhansky T. (1966) Biological Evolution and…

The Declaration of Independence: John Hancock’s Legacy John Hancock: From Signature to Legacy Who has the larger signature, John Hancock or President Trump? Not surprisingly, the answer is President Trump. But John Hancock’s signature was bigger than the rest of them on the Declaration of Independence for a very different reason, though. Some legends say…

Debunking Myths: Declaration of Independence & the American Revolution Myths & Misconceptions: Distorted Narratives The American Revolution was an era that marked American history. During this era, the Americans teamed up and commenced a war against their colonialists. Washington led to the victory of USA citizens in defeating the Europeans, and it led to a…

Unveiling the Declaration of Independence: From Debate to Ink Declaration’s Emblematic Engraving & Congress’ Gathering The most famous well-known document in the U.S. was the Declaration of Independence is engraved with the famous known words “In Congress, July 4, 1776” at the top of the document. At the bottom, they have one of the most…