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a lot of arguments
-island ruling continent
-european not just british lived in america
-child abuse from the mother land (britain)
-increase war (from britain)-> decreased commerce
-far from the americas
-haven from religious persecution
-british are self-interested |
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| What is Jefferson's basic reason for writing the Declaration of Independence? |
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| Argument put forth to convince the world that the american colonies were justified in seeking to establish themselves as an independent nation |
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| Introduction of the Declaration of independence |
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-elevates the quarrel
- implies moral legitimacy
- "necessary"
- americans are "one people" and british are "another" |
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| Preamble of the Declaration of Independence |
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- right to abolish government if it doesnt seek to ensure basic rights
- british have failed in securing these rights
- thus americans must establish new government |
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| Grievances against King George |
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| what do we know about the time period after the d.o.i.? |
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-longstanding quarrels b/w the states (arbiter gone)
-mistrust of authority
-limited american identity (loyalty lied with in the states) |
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| The Article of Confederation |
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-no national sovereignty
-a "firm league of friendship"
-states, not people, represented
-all power lodged in lawmaking
-no power to tax -> near bankruptcy
-sole authority ="framing recommendations" |
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-near bankruptcy of the national government
-congressional inability to conduct foreign policy
-economic distress
-social distress
-needed energy
-ineptitude of the states
-need deliberation |
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