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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
An overview of the Declaration of Independence including its content and its impact on the declaration of the American War of Independence.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 13.95
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This paper will explain the basic ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence, the impact of the declaration upon the American War of Independence and the reasons for the appeal of the Declaration as a "radical document". These themes will be discussed and analyzed to better understand the premise of the Declaration of Independence and to see why and how it worked within the times it was written in.
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Concepts within the Declaration of Independence, 2002.
This paper traces some of the historical steps that led to the words in the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, ... ."
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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This paper points out that the idea of democracy in the the Declaration of Independence wasn't new; ancient Greece had been ruled by a modified form of democracy that gave the right to vote to the upper echelons of male citizens. The paper explains that the ideas upon which the Declaration of Independence began with discoveries in science that revealed that our physical world was governed by predictable rules, by cause and effect. The author believes that John Locke had the most profound effect on the thinking of the men who would eventually shape the Constitution of the United States.
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"In reports of the events leading up to the American Revolution, the King of England is often depicted as a dictator who pronounced law as he saw fit based on his absolute power. However, the notion of a monarch with absolute power was not the standard for most of European history. The agreement signed after the Norman victory in 1066 required that the King share some of his power with representatives from the nobility. The idea that kings ruled by divine right was put forth by Jean Bodin in 1576 and embraced by James I of England. Oliver Cromwell embraced the idea and dissolved the Parliament, which although not a true democracy, provided some checks and balances for the ruler."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2003.
This rhetorical analysis of the Declaration of Independence.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 16.95
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This paper examines the U.S.'s Declaration of Independence. Through a rhetorical analysis, the paper studies what the Declaration sets out to accomplish and how it does this. The paper also looks at political rhetoric and types of persuasion used in a document. The paper concludes with a discussion of the concept of ethos and the idea of logos, as it pertains to the Declaration of Independence.
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"The Declaration of Independence is a word document by Thomas Jefferson that exhibits all three types of rhetorical persuasion. The three main types of persuasion that a person can use when ..."
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The U.S. Declaration of Independence, 2006.
This paper analyzes the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the standpoint of word choice, grammatical structure and the progression of argument, all of which affect the meaning of this document.
3,340 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper explains that Thomas Jefferson chose each word of the U.S. Declaration of Independence with care and committees revised it with prudence, giving the nation with a very carefully planned, meticulously executed statement, which is extremely effective in its brevity, clarity and logical progression. The author points out that the very first word, "when", implies that the statement to follow is inevitable; the framers of this declaration could have used the word "if" but this (1) would diminish the drive of the sentence by making the later "dissolving" of political bands uncertain and (2) would make the action of declaring independence an option rather than a duty. The paper relates that the second paragraph showcases the simple logical progression of Thomas Jefferson's brilliance and serves as the moral and philosophical grounds for separation and for the colonists duty to throw off an oppressive government. Several quotations.
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""To assume" has a double meaning in its usage in the above paragraph. To assume can mean to presuppose something (here it is the separate and equal station that the colonies felt that they had a right to enjoy). Also, the word assume means to take responsibility upon one's self. It is a statement directed toward the colonies' rights to enjoy a separate and equal status, and their willingness, even eagerness to take on whatever responsibility that may entail. If the Declaration of Independence is to be viewed from the vantage that it was written, then it would be appropriate to assume that the Nature's God referred to in this passage is, in fact, the deist God. The very fact that the word Nature comes before Nature's God suggests the subordinate role of God in the everyday world."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2006.
A close analysis of the American Declaration of Independence.
3,350 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the Declaration of Independence, paying careful attention to word choice, grammatical structure, and progression of argument which all affect meaning. The paper follows the document completely from beginning to end, and expands upon its meaning for Americans, past and present.
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"In the phrase "to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them" in choosing the word "dissolving", the authors make it clear that the process of this break in political ties is a slow one, rather than a quick and hasty severing of connections. This is perhaps a foreshadowing of the later argument that the colonies did everything in their power to avoid the break, but despite their efforts, the British Crown maintained its corrosive attitude toward the citizens of its land, thus eventually embittering the colonists and literally, by its own doing, dissolving any political ties that existed between England and her colonies."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
This paper discusses the Declaration of Independence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper provides a detailed account of the effect of the Declaration of Independence over the Thirteen Colonies later known as the Thirteen States of America.
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Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence, 2004.
Presents an analysis of Thomas Jefferson's style of writing in the Declaration of Independence.
741 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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This paper looks at how the Declaration of Independence owes much of its power to the rhetorical devices Jefferson so carefully included in the document and the rest of its power to the writer himself. It shows how Jefferson was a learned and complicated man and how this document survives as a testament to his great talent.
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"Jefferson wrote the Constitution using several common rhetorical devices, which helped give the document its power and long life. Jefferson uses deductive syllogism throughout the document to introduce the problem, (freedom from Great Britain), logically and rationally list the many reasons the Colonists have for breaking from England, and form a conclusion or solution to the problem. He lists the problems inductively, or in small portions, until they add up to a sum that is too difficult to dispute. The first sentence, "When in the course of human events," opens up the problem succinctly and forcefully, using a strong and valuable verb, "separation." The American people must separate from England. Why? Jefferson goes on to use facts, (the long list of "wrongs" inflicted on America by King George and Great Britain), and lists the value the American people will receive, ("life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness")."
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The "Declaration of Independence" and John Locke's "Second Treatise", 2002.
This paper illustrates the many parallel constructs between the "Declaration of Independence" and John Locke's "Second Treatise".
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, £ 32.95
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The author believes that one of the ideas most expounded by John Locke was his belief that all men have been created free and equal by God. The paper points out that Locke said that God gave man "certain rights that shall not be taken away from him, those rights being life, liberty, health and possessions; but, in the "Declaration of Independence", the pursuit of happiness is mentioned instead of possessions. The author concludes that men tend to remain passive in times when action is necessary on the assumption that someone else will instigate a change. Table presentations.
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"Men give their consent to be governed: therefore, the true power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed, as no people can be suppressed unwillingly for too long a time when freedom stirs in their souls. Once a man enters into a united political society, thereby submitting himself to the power, which he and his fellow citizens have bestowed upon his government; he is bound by obligation to uphold the laws that have been established by the government for the benefit of the community."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
A look at some of the causal factors behind Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 13.95
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This paper will discuss the range of complaints that the colonies had under the proposals projected in the writings of Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence addresses the colonist's grievances against the British Crown prior to 1776. Amongst these complaints were tax, trade, and mercantilism. In the advent of such a Declaration, we must ask: were the colonists represented properly with this range of ideas
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"Declaration of Independence", 2008.
A review of "Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas" by Carl L. Becker.
711 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 13.95
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The paper relates that "Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas" by Carl L. Becker is unique in that it focuses the reader's attention on the document itself rather than its its historical and political origins. The paper discusses Becker's theme that the Declaration is a direct reflection of Jefferson's personal political philosophy and literary skill. The paper also examines the strengths and weaknesses of this book and compares it to other books and articles on this topic. An annotated bibliography is included with the paper.
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"Becker's eminent background as an historian, his analytical viewpoint, and his purpose for writing this book are evident in every chapter as he thoroughly analyzes the historical and philosophical antecedents of the Declaration of Independence, first from a natural rights perspective and then from a British Empire perspective. After discussing these influences he proceeds to explain the drafting process Jefferson engaged in, which produced a document of exceptionally high literary quality. In the final chapter, Becker examines the philosophy of the Declaration of Independence in the Nineteenth Century and how it was perceived and understood by succeeding generations. (Becker 1991)"
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Declaration of Independence, 2002.
A study of individual rights and national precedent, through cultural changes which are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This is a report on Don Nardo's book "The Declaration of Independence: A Model for Individual Rights". The book presents the Declaration in both a historical and philosophical light, pointing out in various revisions of the Declaration, what elements have survived into present-day American moral beliefs, and which have been abandoned or altered. The paper also discusses the taxation and military occupation that instigated the American Revolution.
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Declaration of Independence, 2002.
An analysis of the American Declaration of Independence.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the theory of government as presented in the Declaration. The paper outlines the various grievances the American people had against the British King - political, economic, military coercion and the King's indifference to pleas. The paper also provides the response of the British government to these grievances. The writer concludes the essay by describing the Declaration as a persuasive case for independence and by claiming its evident success.
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"The author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was greatly influenced by the political thoughts of the 17th century English philosopher John Locke and other thinkers of the European Age of Enlightenment. The theory of government presented in the Declaration is largely based on the political philosophy of Natural Rights that maintains that each individual enters a society with certain basic rights that no government can deny. The Declaration terms these Natural Rights as unalienable rights given to them by God, including the right of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." "
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Declaration Of Independence, 1999.
Discusses background, purpose, effect, authorship, historical and political significance.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, £ 32.95
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"The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 as a statement of the Second Continental Congress of the independence of the American colonies from British rule.
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"The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 as a statement of the Second Continental Congress of the independence of the American colonies from British rule. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft, and ideas were then incorporated from John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The document was adopted on July 4, and along with success in the American Revolution, the Declaration ushered in a new political age (Carruth 138). The document produced at the behest of the Second Continental Congress expressed a number of political ideas then current in the colonies, ideas which had been expressed by others in a different form and which were now brought together by Jefferson in a final statement of independence from England.
Jefferson based much of the document on ideas derived from Locke and Rousseau concerning the value of natural law, to the ..."
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