Stefano Formica, Niccolò Dierna, Luca Cicero, Salvatore Floridia
The Declaration of Indipendence
The Origins of the Declaration
What it States?
Does it have an impact today?
Which are the main points of the Declaration
Similarities with the American government
From the American Revolution that led to creation of the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson
(1) God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Declaration of Indipendence
(2) the main business of government is to protect these rights;
(3) if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government.
The Americans leveled charges specifically against the person of the king.
They argued that George III had no real power over the American colonies.
By taking a stand against the tyranny of the king, the Americans sought to gain the sympathy of the British people.
The colonists also argued that they had no representation in Parliament, and therefore Britain should not tax them.
The colonists believed they could make their own laws and defend themselves.
The Key impacts of the Declaration
Principles of Equality and Rights
Cultural and Political Legacy
Government by Consent
Juridicial Interpretation
Framework Against Tyranny
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Jefferson began the document by proclaiming a set of natural rights held by all and the responsibility of the government to protect those rights.
He then cited specific ways in which King George III had violated the colonists’ rights, which formed their justification for seeking independence.
The Declaration of Independence states three basic ideas:
Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).
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Stefano Formica, Niccolò Dierna, Luca Cicero, Salvatore Floridia
The Declaration of Indipendence
The Origins of the Declaration
What it States?
Does it have an impact today?
Which are the main points of the Declaration
Similarities with the American government
From the American Revolution that led to creation of the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson
(1) God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Declaration of Indipendence
(2) the main business of government is to protect these rights;
(3) if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government.
The Americans leveled charges specifically against the person of the king. They argued that George III had no real power over the American colonies. By taking a stand against the tyranny of the king, the Americans sought to gain the sympathy of the British people. The colonists also argued that they had no representation in Parliament, and therefore Britain should not tax them. The colonists believed they could make their own laws and defend themselves.
The Key impacts of the Declaration
Principles of Equality and Rights
Cultural and Political Legacy
Government by Consent
Juridicial Interpretation
Framework Against Tyranny
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Use this space to add awesome interactivity. Include text, images, videos, tables, PDFs... even interactive questions! Premium tip: Get information on how your audience interacts with your creation:
Jefferson began the document by proclaiming a set of natural rights held by all and the responsibility of the government to protect those rights. He then cited specific ways in which King George III had violated the colonists’ rights, which formed their justification for seeking independence. The Declaration of Independence states three basic ideas:
Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).