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What is a reason to have a government according to the declaration of independence?
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∙ 13y ago
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of the government is to secure natural rights for the people. Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration, borrowed this idea and many others from the work of political philosopher john Locke.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 16y agoTo secure the rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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∙ 15y agoTo secure the rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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∙ 7y agoThere is one sentence in the first paragraph that states it is to see to the common good of the people. For a better reading on this read John Adams writings on the purpose of government.
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∙ 13y agoTo serve the needs of the people.
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According to the Declaration of Independence when is it okay to rebel against a government?
When the government no longer serves the needs of the people, but Jefferson also adds that "the people" have to first try to reason with the government and to change it peacefully. Only as a last resort must they move against the government.
How is the 18th century faith in reason in the Declaration of Independence?
no
According to the drafters of the Declaration of Independence what is one reason the king made it difficult for people to acquire land?
to prevent the population of the colonies from growing
British taxation of colonists without their consent was the major reason for?
the Declaration of Independence.
Which European theory was rejected by the declaration of independence?
Taxation without representation was the European theory that was rejected by the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The reason for the Revolutionary War was taxation without representation.
According to the Declaration of Independence when is it okay to rebel against a government?
When the government no longer serves the needs of the people, but Jefferson also adds that "the people" have to first try to reason with the government and to change it peacefully. Only as a last resort must they move against the government.
Which is more relevant to the 21St century the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution?
Both, those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it; the constitution as the supreme law of the land still applies, and the reason for the rebellion that started this government (the declaration of independence) is still a valid reason for rebellion today.
How is the 18th century faith in reason in the Declaration of Independence?
no
What reason did the declaration of independence give for the revolt of the colonies?
the independence was short on money that's why
Is there a reason for signing the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall?
the reason why it was in pennsyvania because it was inthe middle of all the states to meet at.
The Declaration of Independence explained why colonist wanted freedom?
Yes and gave them a reason to fight for independence
According to the drafters of the Declaration of Independence what is one reason the king made it difficult for people to acquire land?
to prevent the population of the colonies from growing
What According to the drafters of the Declaration of Independence what is one reason the king made it difficult for people to acquire land?
to prevent the population of the colonies from growing
Why is the Fourth of July Independence Day?
The reason Independence Day is on July Fourth is because in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. This was on July Fourth and come on declaration of INDEPENDENCE and INDEPENDENCE day. :)
What document stated the reason the us wanted to be independent?
Declaration of Independence
Which document outlined the reasons the colonists separated from England?
Its all in the Declaration of Independence....The colonists were cranky because King George III was being a crotch, so they spelled it all out in the Declaration of Independence. This document starts with an introducition, then states all the reasons why King George was a jerk, and then ends with a conclusion. Pretty much the basic answer as to why the colonies wanted to break away is that they wanted to be able to govern themselves. They wanted the three branches of government that we have today.
What reason do the authors give in the first paragraph for saying that they must explain why they declaring independence?
Jefferson gave a philosophy of government by John Locke for the Declaration of Independence. It wasn't reasons, but established a type of thinking.
