4.1 QuickWrite- Declaration of Independence-Summary Analysis

Due Sep 7, 2020 by 11:59pm
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The Declaration of Independence was based upon John Locke's Second Treatise of Government. The political theory and principals included in the Declaration of Independence form the foundations for the United States Constitution to carry out.

The Declaration of Independence is not a government document, but it is known as a "lawyers brief" of the grievances the colonists had against England. The legal principals articulated in the document were intended to manifest themselves in the government of the United States once established.

How did the Declaration of Independence influence the Constitution of the United States?
Outline the elements and principals of freedom that flow from the Declaration of Independence.
What does the Declaration of Independence state (intend) about markets and capitalism? Remember to think about ALL of the reasons why the colonists were in rebellion.

This is not an analytical paper, but a summary analysis of your knowledge of the concepts in this chapter. The response should be about 400 words (one page). Students posting less than a 400 word response will get reduced or no credit.