The modified version of the Declaration was approved on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is important because it inspired many revolutionary efforts throughout the world and contributed to Americans' understanding of their values as a new nation. The Declaration of Independence helped the formation of governments in the United States. It declared our commitment to freedom and guaranteed our basic rights. It also helped shaped the amendments of the constitution.
ZINN CHAPTER 4 1. What is the thesis of this chapter? Around 1776, certain important people in the English colonies made a discovery that would prove enormously useful for the next two hundred years. They found that by creating a nation, a symbol, a legal unity called the United States, they could take over land, profits, and political power from favorites of the British Empire. In the process, they could hold back a number of potential rebellions and create a consensus of popular support for the rule of a new, privileged leadership.When we look at the American Revolution this way, it was a work of genius, and the Founding Fathers deserve the awed tribute they have received over the centuries.
The first document I will analyze is The Declaration of Independence which I consider to be the most influenced by Locke's ideology of any document the founders drafted. This document was the official proclamation of freedom from the tyrannical rule of England over the American colonies. Thomas Jefferson, the chief architect of the Declaration of Independence was heavily influenced by Locke's philosophy of government which can easily be seen in the Declaration's text. For the most part, Locke would be
Interest in colonization of America was a very popular topic during the 16th and 17th century. Among the biggest nations who wanted to conquer this challenge and establish colonies in the New World were: Spain, France, Netherlands, and of course England. England won the struggle because they had everything they needed to conquer the New World. They had a strong strategy for colonizing, strong leaders like John Smith, and the support of investors. * England had a strong strategy for colonizing.
Between June 11th, and June 28th, of 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote his manifesto, “The Declaration of Independence” (later enhanced by the eloquent, and skillful, changes that Bengermin Franklin and John Adams made), as a call for the American colonies to break free from English rule. It may seem strange that Jefferson wrote this as an appeal for solidarity from the British citizenry, he even went so far as to call the British people his “Brethren”, but is important to put
The ideology of Thomas Paine, Revolutionary Period, and his book Common Sense. How and what ways did Thomas Paine made his belief in American Revolution accessible and or easy to understand in his pamphlet Common Sense? Political philosopher and writer Thomas Paine has helped shaped many of the ideas that marked the Age of Revolution or as many call today American Revolution, his highly popular “Common Sense” was the first pamphlet to guide American independence. And inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain. The pamphlet explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence in clear, simple language.
Without the contributions of the founding fathers, America’s success in the Revolution would not have been possible. One man in particular played a prominent role in inspiring fellow Patriots in fighting for their independence. Without the efforts of Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech, the future of America may have been changed forever. Through this speech, the colonists were rallied and ready to go into combat. The success of this speech is evident in the outcome of the American Revolution.
Causes of the American Revolution During the time of the settlement of the Thirteen Colonies in around early 17th century, the new rising country was able to prosper with all the new resources they gathered. However, the country itself was not entirely free, as the country still worked under the Crown of Great Britain. Great Britain still treated the folkman as if what they were back at England. However, the “Americans” wanted more freedom, or to be treated in a better way. This need for liberty sparked the desire to repel the British influence away from the colonies and start of with a clean slate, running the whole country by its own country, thus leading to the American Revolution in 1775.
As the industrial revolution progressed after the War of 1812, great changes and numerous advancements expedited the growth of the nation. Transportation, such as canals, bridges, and railroads, were developed at great speed. The revolution brought on many new ideas that were so strongly changing and developing. The most important event was probably the establishment of universal manhood suffrage: all white men became eligible to vote. The arrival of thousands of new voters was to change American politics forever.
Shortly after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began sailing across the Atlantic ocean, bringing across with them the acquired knowledge that has since been known to man at the time. Architectural traditions and construction techniques for buildings were brought over as well. However, as the young country continued to grow fairly quickly in size, population, and power; independence from the mother country, the Kingdom of Great Britain, was proclaimed in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Shortly after, the United States of America reached with the victory of the Revolutionary War. It is that inspiring storyline that influenced the