Declration of independence Flashcards
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When was the declration of independece passed
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Richard Henry Lee’s motion passed July 2nd 1776, Declration passed 4th of July 17776
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Significance of Declration of indepenednce.
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It declared america to be independent of britain
3
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“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness”
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Adaptaion of John Locke’s “Life, Liberty and property.” Demonstrates the influence of the enlightenment.
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“all men are created equal”
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A key point of European enlightenment philosophy. No man is inherently lesser or greater than somebody except on individual merit.
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“we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
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Final sentence, declares the states resolve for eachother.
