LAD/Blog #3: Declaration of Independence

The Constitution stated certain rights that could

not be taken away or disputed, to ensure no ruler

could be as oppressive and King George III

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence 1776

1.) List the democratic principles discussed in the opening.

          Every person is entitled to life, liberty, and happiness, which is not to be disputed. Also, a government should rule with the consent of those it is ruling. Plus, if the government is not doing a good job according to the people, those same people have a right to overthrow it and put in place the government that best suits them.

2.) List 5 grievances the colonists were making the King aware of.

         The King refused to pass laws for the benefit of the majority, dissolved representative bodies that opposed his power, refused to establish judiciary powers, made judges dependent on him and give rulings that pleased him, and imposed steep taxes without the consent of the colonists.

3.) Summarize what the final paragraph is saying

        The colonies free themselves from the oppression of the British Empire and can now conduct their own business without Britain interfering.