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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE  

The Declaration of Independence lists the reasons that the colonists decided to break ties with the Mother Country. These 27 causes gave the world then, and today, a wealth of information into the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.

In Disney's adventure movie, National Treasure, Nicholas Cage peaks our curiosity about one of the country's most valuable documents, the Declaration of Independence. Is the adventuresome tale all a movie, or is there some truth behind the mystery?

This paper focuses on the cultural influences on the writers of the Declaration of Independence

John Locke and the Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Declaration? Why would the Founders risk everything for their cause? This article gives one more reason.

Thomas Jefferson was fascinated with the elements of acting and how it could be used to make political ideas persuasive to the masses. The only trouble was that Jefferson was extremely afraid of public speaking and would always avoid making speeches whenever he could.

Although written over 230 years ago, the Declaration of Independence remains the most important document in American history. The author makes his cause as to why.

Michael Sparks found a copy of the Declaration of Independence in a thrift store for under $3.

One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to provide for individual liberty and balance that with man's need for government. The brilliant result was a triumph of man over government.

The Declaration of Independence is the most important document of the history of the United States. The Declaration cemented the creation of the United States and made a rebellion against England into a full-fledged war for a new nation.

Of all the documents that exist in the world, there are few that are as monumental as the United States' Declaration of Independence. Signed on July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence has myriad implications and aspects that deserve an academic investigation.

Locke's contribution to the document does not end at "Life and Liberty"; his theory is the foundation of its ideology.

The founding fathers were focused on avoiding the development of a governmental system controlled on single powerful persons. They wanted to ensure the concepts that underpinned the governmental system allowed for individual freedoms and self-determination.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--

A discussion of the relevance of the Declaration of Independence today.

The colonists were feeling as though they were being made the King's 'scapegoat' and demanded equal representation. But when they were denied what they felt was their just cause, their rebellion was to a have far greater impact than could have been imagined.

Within the Declaration of Independence there are several components that demonstrate impressive communication skills.

Compares the ideology and historical context of each document and it's premier role in shaping the outcome of the United States as a governing body and society from a contemporary outlook; and its application in today's world.

A proposition of a new way to teach our children their place in this world where "media-pull" equals "royalty" (via the advertising-bucks), where the power lies not so much with 'real government' as with "they who pay Simon Cowell enough." So they might know the true laws.

For many Americans, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our freedom from Great Britain and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But, many people don't realize they could start the party early; July 2, to be exact.

This paper gives some little known information regarding the school of thought used by the founding fathers of our country. It also defends the position of any American who is not a Christian that religious freedom means all religious beliefs, not just Christianity.

Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the most celebrated American physician and the leading social reformer of his time.

Samual Adams was not just another signature on the Declaration of Independence, he was a true American Rebel. Adams did a lot to help break America away from British control.

This article lists 10 movies to watch on the 4th of July. Plot summaries and reasons why these movies are suitabe for the holiday are given.

Apparently Americans fought for independence from a government in which one man answered to nobody just so we can celebrate living under a government run by a man who answers to nobody.

The Statue of Liberty was sculpted by Frederic Aguste Bartholdi and engineered by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (yes that Eiffel.)

Mr. Stolyarov writes that the condition of slaves in the United States actually worsened prior to the Civil War; thinkers on both sides of the issue acknowledged this and saw the need for action either to decisively strike back against slavery or to entrench it permanently.

A look at what the job of the news media is and how well are they doing that job.

Some interesting famous people and celebrities were born on the 4th of July.

Article talks about the different activities that the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area has to offer during the Fourth of July holiday.

Discussing the genius of Frederick Douglass, as seen through his famous July Fourth Oration.

Like history itself, American democracy is a process. There is no definite beginning and certainly no definite end. Since its inception, the details of its implementation have changed by leaps and bounds from those originally envisioned by the "founding fathers."

In the 1850s, while the American north and south seemed to compromise on the issue of slavery, the storm clouds for widespread dispute on the issue were forming, which in fact was the beginning of the issues that would eventually erupt into the Civil War.

Few Americans truly know why we celebrate the Fourth of July, they can tell you the basics, but only a handfull know the full story. So, why do you light fireworks, eat watermellon and bar-b-que hamburgers?

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans wave flags, enjoy picnics, and march in parades all honoring the day we declared our Independence of Britain. But are we using the right date or just one that has the authority of repeated use.

How did Democracy come around in America? What has been the effect of Democracy in America?

In The Future of Liberalism (1934), John Dewey co-opted the name "liberalism" to describe an ideology that was actually "progressive" and advocated extensive government economic controls. Mr. Stolyarov argues that it is time to restore the term's original meaning.

"A glance at history, or at the pages of any newspaper, reveals that ideas which divide one group of human beings from another, only to unite them in slaughter, generally have their roots in religion,"

Like the oligarchy of Orwell's 1984, the modern academic elite, wielding the Dewey educational method, seeks to subvert historical truth in favor of a politically correct fantasy that slanders the great discoverers, statesmen, and industrialists of past.

The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is a terrific book to keep in your bathroom. Use it to trigger interest in topics that will encourage you to pursue a more complex understanding.

A few years ago, one court ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance should not be recited because of the words "under God." While some may agree, cutting out these words is one big step in removing religion from public life, and one big step towards censorship.

Brief research essay on the effects of the American Revolution on white and black women

An overview of the history of the cannabis plant--from its origins and original use, to the present. An interesting look at the former glory of the cannabis plant and industry. Prepare for a couple shockers.

The American Revolution, ranging from 1775 to 1783, was under the direction of a strong willed George Washington, enhanced by a persevering Henry Knox, and uplifted by Divine Providence, perhaps?

This essay ponders the irony of founding America on the basis that "All men are created equal" at a time during which Blacks and Native Americans were so often discriminated against.

When people think of Independence Day in the United States, the beach, family barbeques, a day from work, and fireworks always comes to mind. In Our Nations Capital the festivities go way beyond barbequed food and sitting on a beach.

The influence of Thomas Paine's Common Sense is certainly evident in the writing of the Articles of Confederation, with both being an obvious reaction against the tyranny of an overbearing government.

To the British they were nothing more than revolutionary terrorists, but to Americans they are among the first true Patriots that would fight against the oppression of British rule and lead to the creation of the United States of America.

The Fourth of July is our nation's all-American holiday but it celebrates more than fireworks, fried chicken, and Old Glory.

It is widely believed that the Civil War was about the issue of slavery. It's possible that's why some men fought, but the real cause of the war stemmed from the natural differences between North and South, Industrial and Agrarian.