Analyzing the Declaration of Independence
11th Grade · Social Studies · 42 min· Wme 601: Identify Main Ideas And Supporting Evidence Across Multiple Texts. Clr 601: Draw Logical Conclusions Supported By Textual Evidence.
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the main ideas and supporting evidence in the Declaration of Independence to draw logical conclusions.
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The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are established to secure the rights of the people, deriving their power from the consent of the governed, reflecting the idea of popular sovereignty.
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The Declaration asserts that if a government fails to protect the people's rights, the people have the right and duty to alter or abolish it and establish a new government that ensures their safety and security.
