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Philosopher John Locke
• an English philosopher from the Enlightenment (1689)
• he wrote about the “social contract” that people had with their
government.
• the purpose of government is to protect people’s “natural rights”
of life, liberty and ownership of property.
Influences on the Declaration of IndependenceInfluences on the Declaration of Independence
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Philosopher John Locke
• if the government fails to protect these rights, then, the
government should be CHANGED!
• These thoughts greatly influenced Jefferson in writing the
Declaration of Independence
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The Virginia Declaration of Rights
a document drafted (1776) to proclaim the inherent rights of men including the right to rebel against "inadequate" government.
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Pamphlet ‘Common Sense’• written by Tom Paine in 1776
•He argued for two main points: - independence from England - the creation of a democratic
republic.
Common Sense greatly influenced opinion throughout the colonies in favor of independence
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The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence
• Written by Thomas Jefferson
• It is the “Birth Certificate of the United States”
• Document listed rights and grievances against King George III
• Four Parts: - Preamble - Declaration of Natural Rights - List of Grievances - Resolution of Independence
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The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence
• John Hancock first to sign in large print
• Anyone who signed it and was caught would be hanged
• “We must all now hang together, or most assuredly we will all hang separately." —Benjamin Franklin
Hancock
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Key Quotes in the DeclarationKey Quotes in the Declaration
• “We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal” (democratic ideal)
• “That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights”
• “That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (democratic ideals)
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Independence DiaryIndependence Diary
“There were bonfires, ringing bells, with other great demonstrations of joy upon the unanimity and agreement of the Declaration.”
—Christopher Marshall (1776)
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What Happened to those who Signed?What Happened to those who Signed?
• Five were captured by the British, though eventually released
• Approximately 12 had their homes ransacked and burned
• One lost his son in the Continental Army
• Several suffered wounds in various battles