LAD #3 Declaration of Independence

Dante Bucci
Mr. Decarlo
AP American
15 September 2014

LAD #3 Declaration of Independence

 

 

 

1. Summarize the Democratic Principles

The democratic principles of the "Declaration of Independence" are portrayed right in the beginning stating that all men are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Everyone no matter what the characteristics of that person, these rights can not be taken away from them. Another democratic principle presented in the Declaration of independence was the right to protect themselves along with other people, and if they do not succeed then they have the power to alter their government and protect them in the future.

 

2. List a Handful of Grievances

 

Several grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence by King George III are; obstructing administration of justice, he came upon the Americans in a time of peace and sent an army, placed imposing taxes without consent, cut off America's trade with the world. By listing these grievances, the Declaration of Independence not only shows the importance of their own freedom but why they demand freedom after being wrongly treated by Great Britain.

 

3. Conclusion

 

After the Americans were treated poorly by the British, they gathered representatives from all the colonies to form a document not only demanding freedom of their people and colonies. As free states these colonies had the right to declare wars, form alliances and make peace with whoever they please. This document is arguably one of the most important pieces of American literature due to the fact that this set the stage for everything this nation is built off of. In conclusion, this document set the groundwork for the great nation we know of today as the United States of America.