THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Core Ideals of

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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Core Ideals of America and the causes of the

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Core Ideals of America and the causes of the Revolutionary War.

The Declaration of Independence A “break-up” letter to King George III Written by Thomas

The Declaration of Independence A “break-up” letter to King George III Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 “When it becomes necessary for one people to…” � Dissolve the political bonds with another � Assume among the world powers, separate and equal station � Respect requires they declare the causes (beefs) which impel them to separate.

The outcome of the American Revolution: It changed the structure of American Government FROM

The outcome of the American Revolution: It changed the structure of American Government FROM A BRITISH MONARCHY TO AN AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

King George III Parliament (Nobles) The House of Lords The House of Commons The

King George III Parliament (Nobles) The House of Lords The House of Commons The Royal Military The King’s Church The United Kingdom “The sun never sets on the British Empire” Sovereignty of the King Expansion of the Empire “Make the World—England” The Magna Carta (Laws)

Legislative Branch (Congress) The Senate The House of Representatives American Citizens Executive Branch (President)

Legislative Branch (Congress) The Senate The House of Representatives American Citizens Executive Branch (President) Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) The Democratic Republic Of the United States of America “E Pluribus Unum; Out of many—One” The U. S. Declaration of Constitution Independence Core Ideals

United States of America is a Democratic Republic founded in 1776 -1789 on a

United States of America is a Democratic Republic founded in 1776 -1789 on a set of abstract beliefs. “We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident…” � 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 Ideas that are the “Framework” of American Society All men are created equal and have unalienable Rights (citizenship) The function of government was to secure those rights for its citizens. Government derives its powers “from the consent of the governed. ” Should the new government ever threaten those rights, the people have a right to abolish it and start another one. ”

The Basis of American citizenship: What it means to be an American “Endowed by

The Basis of American citizenship: What it means to be an American “Endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. ” The Concept of “Natural Rights” �Life –The right to exist �Liberty –Freedom to selfdetermine without govt. interference �Pursuit of happiness –The right to seek personal fulfillment (e. g. , property)

Belief in these Core Ideals makes America an experiment in advanced citizenship. For Example:

Belief in these Core Ideals makes America an experiment in advanced citizenship. For Example: AFRICANS IN AMERICA WENT FROM BEING TREATED LIKE THIS TO HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE TREATED LIKE THIS

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