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Influences on the Declaration of Independence 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

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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”

  • f life, liberty and ownership of

property.

Influences 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

Influences on 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.

Influences on the Declaration of Independence

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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

  • pinion throughout the colonies

in favor of independence

Influences on the Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence

  • Written by

Thomas Jefferson

  • It is the “Birth Certificate
  • f the United States”
  • Document listed rights

and grievances against King George III

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The 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 Declaration

  • “We hold these truths to

be self evident: that all men are created equal”

  • “That they are endowed

by their creator with certain unalienable rights”

  • “That among these are

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”

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Independence Diary

“There were bonfires, ringing bells, with other great demonstrations of joy upon the unanimity and agreement

  • f the Declaration.”

—Christopher Marshall

(1776)

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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