https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh Legacy Essay en-us 2017-10-24 17:23:43 UTC 2017-10-26 18:17:59 UTC hello@padlet.com skugler4_2 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200132783 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures used its words in their own speeches, inspired by the ideals of freedom, happiness, equality, and life. For instance, two important figures who used the Declaration of Independence in their speeches were Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln to show that everyone should be treated equally no matter what race. The third person who was impacted by the Declaration was Barack Obama, who wants to fight for the right of freedom for all people today. ]]> 2017-10-24 18:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200132783 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138337 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used its words in their own fights for equality and freedom.  Specifically Elizabeth Cady Stanton was inspired by the Declaration in her fight for women’s equality, Lincoln referenced the declaration when speaking about equality for African Americans, and President Obama noted how the Declaration was still relevant in the fight for freedom for all Americans today.]]> 2017-10-24 18:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138337 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138394 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because it influenced many important American figures to use it in their fights for inalienable rights, equality, and fairness to all races. For example, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was influenced by the Declaration of Independence to fight for inalienable rights for all men and women, Abraham Lincoln referenced the Declaration of Independence in his speech, The Gettysburg Address, to fight for equality for all men, including slaves, and Martin Luther King Jr. mentioned the Declaration of Independence in his speech to fight for fairness to everyone including African American folks.]]> 2017-10-24 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138394 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138665 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because several influential or historically significant American citizens have used its words in their own fights for freedom, equality, and happiness. Specifically, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar were inspired by the Declaration to fight for freedom, Barack Obama referenced the Declaration in his plea for equality, and Martin Luther King Jr. used ideals from the Declaration in his speech asking for happiness.]]> 2017-10-24 18:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200138665 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139315 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used the document's words in their fights for freedom, rights, and equality for women. Specifically, Beyonce, martin luther king Jr., and  , Elizabeth Cady Stanton all fought for rights ,equality, and freedom in their owne way. ]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139315 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139482 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used its words in their own fights for equality and freedom. Specifically, in the song “Freedom” by Beyoncé ft.Kendrick Lamar, it influenced them both to fight for equality and justice for all people. Next, in the “I have a Dream” speech, King Jr strongly opposed that African Americans were being treated differently than whites. The Declaration in his statement and supports the line “All men are created equal”. And finally Elizabeth Cady Stanton  claimed for men to have the same rights as women. ]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139482 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139626 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used its words in their own fights for inalienable rights, equality, and freedom. Specifically, Elizabeth Stanton Cady expressed the need for rights for women that cannot be taken away under any circumstances. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln expressed in his “Gettysburg Address” speech that equality must be given to people living in America no matter what their race is. Lastly, Beyonce noted in one of her songs that people are still fighting for freedom to this day.

]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139626 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139661 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many important people used it as motivation to fight for equality, liberty, and unalienable rights. Elizabeth Cady Stanton used quotes from the Declaration in her document, The Declaration of sentiments when fighting for equal rights for women. Abraham lincoln used quotes from the Declaration in his Gettysburg address when he was convincing Americans that black people should have liberty. Finally, Barack Obama referenced the Declaration in his goodbye speech he gave at the end of his presidency when he declared we have inalienable rights.]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139661 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139685 2017-10-24 18:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139685 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139727 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because it allows people to know that they will alway have the right to freedom and equality. For example, in the song “Freedom” by Beyonce and Kendrick, they are proving that all African Americans should have freedom from others telling them what to do. Another example is in the Declaration of Sentiments by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, when she explains that men should not be the only people that have rights, but the women should have rights too. And the last example is the speech by Abraham Lincoln, when he explains that all African Americans should be treated equally.]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139727 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139761 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because, for example, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, wrote The Declaration Of Sentiments, supporting equality for all genders. Another source is Martin Luther King Jr. He wrote the speech, I Have A Dream for  equality for all people. Last, a source written by Abraham Lincoln, called, The Gettysburg Address, noted equality for all races. ]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139761 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139764 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because it inspired  other people later on in history to take direct influence from it and to even use it in what they were fighting for. Abraham Lincoln used it as an example during the “Gettysburg Address” while fighting for the ideal of Equality, Barack Obama also used it as an example during his 2017 farewell speech while also fighting for equality, and finally, Martin Luther King used it during his “I have a Dream Speech” to fight for the freedom of the African American people.

]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139764 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139786 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influencers have used these words in there fights for racial equality. For example, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar, in their song freedom declared their feelings towards African Americans being free. Another influencer who was moved by the Declaration is Martin Luther King Junior, he agreed that all African Americans should be treated properly and have the same rights as whites. Lastly, in the farewell presidential speech given by Obama, added that their should be equality for all people, not just African Americans, but LGBT, latinos, women, etc…]]> 2017-10-24 18:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139786 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139790 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because American figures were influences to use the Declaration in speech and songs. Specifically it influenced Elizabeth Cady when she is talking about equity for women in her speech, Martin Luther King when he wanted right for African American in this speech "I have a Dream" and Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar when they made a song about racial equality.

]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139790 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139806
The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used its words in their own fights for equality, happiness, and freedom. For instance, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was inspired by the Declaration of Independence in her fight for women’s equality. Second off, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out about having freedom and equal rights. And lastly, Beyonce was fighting for freedom for her and others. 

]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139806 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139809 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential american figures have used its words in their own fights for freedom and equality. One of the people it influenced is Elizabeth Cady when she writes the Declaration of Sentiments. Another person who is influenced by the Declaration of Independence is Abraham Lincoln when he fight for slaves to be equal as white people. Then beyonce sang the song freedom that talks about freedom which proves beyonce was influenced by the Declaration.]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139809 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139821 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because, many influential american figures have quoted its words to continue fighting for equality, freedom, and rights. One of those people is, Elizabeth Cady Stanton who used the Declaration to fight for equality between men and women. Another person is Martin Luther King Jr. who quoted the Declaration to prove a point about equal rights between all types of men. Finally Obama noted that the Declaration was still important for the U.S. to look to because of the need for freedom for all people. ]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139821 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139839 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because it inspired  other people later on in history to take direct influence from it and to even use it in what they were fighting for. Abraham Lincoln used it as an example during the “Gettysburg Address” while fighting for the ideal of Equality, Barack Obama also used it as an example during his 2017 farewell speech while also fighting for equality, and finally, Martin Luther King used it during his “I have a Dream Speech” to fight for the freedom of the African American people.]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139839 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139858 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many important figures have been influenced by it. One case is from Beyonce's song Freedom which was built upon the declaration and how she wants freedom for all races, also Martin Luther King Jr wrote a poem called I had a Dream that was about racial equality and how he wanted everyone to be equal. Lastly, a women by the name Of Elizabeth Cady Stanton who wrote the declaration of sentiments which was about how she wanted equal rights for men and woman. More of women, she wanted women to be as equal as men.

]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139858 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139945 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because people from back then and today use the Declaration of Independence to fight for equality, freedom, and the rights of people. Specifically, a women like Elizabeth Cady was influenced by the declaration to fight for women's rights. Not to mention, that Beyonce inspired by the declaration she made a song to fight for racial equality. Also,  Barack Obama referenced the declaration to show how all kinds of people should have rights.]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200139945 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200140041 The Declaration of Independence had a lasting impact in America after 1776 because many influential American figures have used its words in their own fights for unalienable rights and freedom. Specifically, Beyoncé referred to the Declaration of Independence in her song “Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, where she sings about the fight for racial equality and justice. Also, President Obama cited the Declaration when he gave his farewell speech in 2017 where he encouraged others to fight for racial equality and against the white supremacy. And lastly, Martin Luther King Jr. was inspired by the promises of the Declaration in his fight for racial equality in the "I Have a Dream" speech.]]> 2017-10-24 18:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200140041 https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200140060 2017-10-24 18:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skugler4_2/ce6kpgt1x7uh/wish/200140060