Writing Homework Help

Question: In what way did the American Declaration of Independence become more than just a list of grievances against the King, and how do those words resonate in today’s the United States? Remember to use information and details (essential) for the historical and modern paragraphs.

Examine the events that led up to 1776 to explain the reasoning behind the Declaration of Independence. What ideas are expressed in the Declaration of Independence? Do not provide historical information and details from the Revolutionary War (anything after 1776).

Find one quote to analyze (what are your thoughts about it?). How does the quote relate to your historical (or modern) explanations?

• Finally, how does that concept of freedom relate to the modern United States? Use one or more specific example(s) to illustrate your point.

Provide historical evidence/examples to support your opinion

• These are from the sources I provided on this page.

Use of quotes from the document.

The Enlightenment

Colonies and Power

• Think about the Rights of Englishmen and concepts of republicanism and classical liberalism (John Locke).
• The events shortly after the Seven Years War (hint: taxes)
• Sons of Liberty

What did you learn about religion and the Enlightenment?

• Use your knowledge of the issues and events that led up to the war.

It was more than just issues over taxes.

Document:

You must use one quote from:

• The Declaration of Independence