Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence by

Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence by https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8 Write a short quote from the Declaration and Explain it briefly en-us 2020-11-04 19:25:36 UTC 2020-12-02 08:58:15 UTC hello@padlet.com decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953353400 2020-11-23 17:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953353400 That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953356367 2020-11-23 17:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953356367 unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953402037 2020-11-23 18:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953402037 solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953405341 2020-11-23 18:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953405341 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953792392 "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." We are born this way with a respect given to us, it is only the law of nature that beings will separate from something aka the law of nature, we are all beings that want change something democrats believe in - Adam Dunn]]> 2020-11-23 19:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953792392 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953798434 "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security" If something is to happen with a government it is in the peoples hands to make sure it is fixed or just, it is always the people at the end of the day deciding what is right and wrong with them. Democrats will call out the wrongs in a government because they do not like corruptness in any case -Adam Dunn]]> 2020-11-23 19:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953798434 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953817889 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A constitution that abuse is not tolerated but discomfort is and that if they go beyond those boundaries people will suffer so as a result there needs to be limits to the power. Democrats only want the best and not suffering for something else - Adam Dunn

]]> 2020-11-23 19:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953817889 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953828284 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms" all of the people in the Americas are constantly asking for change but returned with violence so they can all agree that they are being hurt and it's unacceptable. Change needs to be made as it is inhumane, something that a society should know if it harms them. If there is inhumane acts against anyone democrats will want the best and to have that thing changed -Adam Dunn]]> 2020-11-23 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953828284 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953845378 "these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" we must be free and something is unjust it will not be stood for if change won't be made then the people will make that change. Something that a democrat will fight for a system that will not allow for complete unjust and watch it sit idealy by showing that a government that stands by these ideals will be made and overthrow the old and unjust one -Adam Dunn]]> 2020-11-23 19:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953845378 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953871915 "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." All people will separate from something and all want change.
-Ethan D'Angelo]]> 2020-11-23 20:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953871915 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953880599 "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." It's the peoples right the overthrow or change the government if the government can't protect their basic rights.
-Ethan D'Angelo]]> 2020-11-23 20:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953880599 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953890094 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Government long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A Government should not be changed even if those living under it are to suffer. If someone goes beyond the boundaries of the Government shall suffer.
-Ethan D'Angelo]]> 2020-11-23 20:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953890094 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953915318 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms." The colonists have repeatedly asked for changes between them and Great Britain. They want to change the social contract and are not in agreement with the society they live in.
-Ethan D'Angelo]]> 2020-11-23 20:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953915318 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953926859 'these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved." The colonists believed that they had the right to a representative form of democratic government which Great Britain didn't allow them. They wanted their inalienable right and the right to be heard. Before, they weren't represented or democratic under the control of Great Britain.
-Ethan D'Angelo]]> 2020-11-23 20:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953926859 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953926943 "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", Every person is born with their natural rights, which are universal and inalienable- no human law has the ability to take those away from somebody.
-Elizabeth Zomeri]]> 2020-11-23 20:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953926943 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953940827 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form," It is The People's right to have say in their government, and when they believe the government is not working properly to protect their rights, they have the ability to fix and change it. The People can create a new government that they believe is better fit, and performs its job more correctly.
-Elizabeth Zomeri]]> 2020-11-23 20:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953940827 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953960340 "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." No law that any government passes doesn't surpass natural laws.
-Noah D.]]> 2020-11-23 20:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953960340 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953973476 "it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." When a government doesn't protect the peoples natural rights, the people have the right to over through said government.
-Noah D.]]> 2020-11-23 20:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953973476 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953990519 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." Constitutions are meant to set the rules for a government. Those that abuse said constitution should suffer for it.
-Noah D.]]> 2020-11-23 20:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953990519 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953997611 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury." The colonists want to make changes between themselves, and their mother country, Great Britain. What they get in turn is violence against. Making the issues they want to change worse.
-Noah D.

]]> 2020-11-23 20:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/953997611 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954005791 "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". Everyone is born with these rights, and they cannot be reversed or stripped from them.
-Gillian Samul]]> 2020-11-23 20:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954005791 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954006325 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A Constitution is meant to limit and shape the power of a government. If a government goes beyond its boundaries, those people should suffer because of it.
-Elizabeth Zomeri]]> 2020-11-23 20:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954006325 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954009743 "We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" The colonists believe that Great Britain fails to protect their natural rights. The colonists their for, believe that they have the right to cut ties with Great Britain and declare independence and for their own representative government.
-Noah D.

]]> 2020-11-23 20:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954009743 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954015056 "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government". People have the right to be represented in their government, and should it become tyrannical or fail to protect their rights, they have the right to change it.
-Gillian Samul]]> 2020-11-23 20:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954015056 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954030729 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". The Constitution's job is to limit the power of the Government, and if the Government fails to comply with that checking of power, it should be abolished.
-Gillian Samul]]> 2020-11-23 20:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954030729 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954035003 "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed," Governments should be, and essentially are, controlled by its' People. The People are given the ability to choose how their government performs.
-Elizabeth Zomeri]]> 2020-11-23 21:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954035003 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954053291 "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved," The colonists wanted to establish a new government for themselves- a representative form of democratic government- that they were not offered in Great Britain. They believed they had the right to become independent from the British.
-Elizabeth Zomeri]]> 2020-11-23 21:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954053291 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954073808 "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed". The people should have the ability to influence how their Government acts. There needs to be a relationship between the two where both parties have a say.
-Gillian Samul]]> 2020-11-23 21:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954073808 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954090727 "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". The Colonies want to be totally independent from Great Britain, where they were having no representation. By forming this new government, the Colonists have the opportunity to create something representative.
-Gillian Samul]]> 2020-11-23 21:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954090727 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954121983 "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" Every person is born with these set of rights, and no governing body can ever take them away from somebody.
- Noah Kubisty]]> 2020-11-23 21:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954121983 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954132088 "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." If any government seeks to reduce our civil liberties and our ability to self govern, it's our duty to amend or overthrow that government and provide a new governing body that will support our civil liberties.
- Noah Kubisty]]> 2020-11-23 21:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954132088 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954143637 "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". Every person is born with these rights, and no one can take them away from them.
-Kaitlyn G]]> 2020-11-23 21:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954143637 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954144249 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." Constitutions set rules for governing bodies to follow. If they step their boundaries, and abuse power, they must be abolished and replaced.
- Noah Kubisty]]> 2020-11-23 21:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954144249 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954148122 "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". Everyone on Earth automatically has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government is in charge of protecti]]> 2020-11-23 21:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954148122 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954150895 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government". The people should have a right to represent their government. And therefore when their rights aren't protected, they are able to fix it and create a better government.
-Kaitlyn G]]> 2020-11-23 21:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954150895 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954150969 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms"
The colonists want to break away and make change on their own because the British crown won't allow them to.
- Noah Kubisty ]]> 2020-11-23 21:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954150969 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954157653 "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" By dissolving ties with Great Britain, the colonies can now govern themselves and create the representative government that they have desired to have.
- Noah Kubisty]]> 2020-11-23 21:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954157653 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954159651 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". The constitution has a job to limit the government's action. Once they have overstepped and or abuse power, said government should be abolished and replaced.
-Kaitlyn G]]> 2020-11-23 21:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954159651 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954161058 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.

]]> 2020-11-23 21:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954161058 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954161945 "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." This clearly claims that every man is born with these rights, and nothing can take these rights away.
-Amanda Plumley]]> 2020-11-23 21:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954161945 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954169323 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." The people choose who their government leaders will be, and these leaders may only stay in power as long as the people approve of it.
-Amanda Plumley]]> 2020-11-23 22:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954169323 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954173129 "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed".
The people should have a say in their government and their acts too. There should be an open relationship between the two where they are always on the same page.
-Kaitlyn G]]> 2020-11-23 22:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954173129 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954180542 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." This demonstrates that it is the peoples right to overthrow their government if they have just reason, and that a written agreement will ensure that history does not repeat itself.
-Amanda Plumley]]> 2020-11-23 22:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954180542 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954187219 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government". People have the right to vote for someone that they wish to see in office, and if they are not pleased with who they elected, that person can be removed with just cause. Without people to govern, there would be no government.]]> 2020-11-23 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954187219 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954187549 "In every stage of these Oppressions, We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have only been answered by repeated injury." The social contract that states that a government should protect the rights of its people has not been followed by the British Parliament, so the colonists are taking matters into their own hands, rightfully so.
-Amanda Plumley]]> 2020-11-23 22:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954187549 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954193862 "Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". A government does not have the ability to do whatever they please just because they are a government. A constitution is in place to keep the government in line.-Christy Konczal]]> 2020-11-23 22:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954193862 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954194974 "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". When the colonies became independent from Great Britain, they were allowed to do as they please. They were able to create their represented government as they wanted.
-Kaitlyn G]]> 2020-11-23 22:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954194974 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954195283 "...these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved." Because the British Parliament continuously imposed on the natural rights of the colonists, they are declaring independence from a monarchy to carry out a democratic form of government in which they have desired representation.
-Amanda Plumley]]> 2020-11-23 22:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954195283 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954236024 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury". The people are fed up with the way that Britain is running things. Although they have expressed their concerns, the government has not done a thing to help them.-Christy Konczal]]> 2020-11-23 22:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954236024 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954239467 "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". After struggling with Britain over and over again, the American people decide to break free. This allows them to gain back their natural rights along with their rights under a government.-Christy Konczal]]> 2020-11-23 22:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954239467 Patrick https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954497857 ¨ 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¨

This quote states that all people have rights given to them from birth by whomever they believe in]]> 2020-11-24 01:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954497857 Patrick https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954500546 ¨That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,¨

This clearly states that government comes from those who are governed]]> 2020-11-24 01:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954500546 Patrick https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954503637 ¨institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.¨

This quote says that the government should be based on a foundation of principles and organized power, which is what a constitution is for.]]> 2020-11-24 01:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954503637 Patrick https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954506245 ¨Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.¨

This quote states that the people can change their government, and it is their right to do so, only if their are a long pattern of human rights violations, and not only if they disagree. This shows that the people has an responsibility with society]]> 2020-11-24 01:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954506245 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954506530 "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."

This quote demonstrates the ideal by claiming that people inherit rights at birth from an external source (be it nature, or God). In whatever process creates people they receive those rights of life, liberty, and happiness. The endowment of these rights is outside of human intervention.

-Gabriel R.

]]> 2020-11-24 01:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954506530 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954507506 "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."
This quote claims that all people are born with given rights that cannot be taken away.
- Jaime

]]> 2020-11-24 01:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954507506 Patrick https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954513569 ¨He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures¨

In this statement condemning the lack of consent they show that they support the idea of representation because they include the lack of representation in their list of grievances for independence from the king of Britain]]> 2020-11-24 01:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954513569 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954516770 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
People have the right to choose their government leaders, and if deemed necessary have the power to remove them as well.
- Jaime]]> 2020-11-24 01:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954516770 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954525862 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that

Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by

abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. "
A government does not have the power do whatever they want, the constitution is set to prevent that.
- Jaime

]]> 2020-11-24 01:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954525862 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954534137 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
The people have expressed their issues but the government has not done anything about it, causing tensions to grow even more.
- Jaime]]> 2020-11-24 01:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954534137 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954541727 "That these United

Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be

totally dissolved..."
The colonies want complete independence from Britain. They want no representation. This new government gives the colonies a chance to represent themselves.
- Jaime

]]> 2020-11-24 01:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954541727 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954565258 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

This quote demonstrates the ideal as it directly states that governments are founded among Men (humanity/general term for the people), and obtain all of their authority and power when people consent to be under its jurisdiction, and to abide by its ruling.

-Gabriel R.]]> 2020-11-24 01:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954565258 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954592473 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most

likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

This quote explains that the people under the control of a government have a natural right to replace a neglectful or abusive governing power. The implicit agreement lies within the citizens' consent to the authority of a government so long as the government continues to protect their rights (and secure their safety and happiness).

-Gabriel R.

]]> 2020-11-24 01:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954592473 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954659756 "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only."

When the quote denounces the King of Great Britain, it notes the importance of representation in the legislature, calling this a right inestimable to the citizens of the country. Thus, the characteristic of having democratically appointed representatives is elevated as being vital to the nation, with a breach of this being seen as tyrannical.

-Gabriel R.]]> 2020-11-24 02:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954659756 Gina 1721gsara11 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954682332 "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..."

This quote explains how people are born with rights, unalienable rights, that are not given or received but already had in everyday life.]]> 2020-11-24 02:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954682332 Gina 1721gsara11 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954687222 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

This quote explains how the government is not formed off of just anything but is formed off of the people; "the governed".]]> 2020-11-24 02:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954687222 Ashley Gulczewski https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954688259 "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"

This quote is the simple "definition" of natural law. People are born with their rights. ]]> 2020-11-24 02:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954688259 Gina 1721gsara11 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954691258 "We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States..."

This quote explains how the government's power is limited to this Constitution and it is in writing what needs to be followed if ever needed to look back upon ("solemnly publish and declare").]]> 2020-11-24 02:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954691258 Ashley Gulczewski https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954691709 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

Citizens have the right to choose their government and have all rights to abolish them.]]> 2020-11-24 02:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954691709 Ashley Gulczewski https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954694648 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

Nothing should be changed until the problem is solved. If a government destroys or doesn't respect the rights, the people are allowed to overthrow.]]> 2020-11-24 02:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954694648 Gina 1721gsara11 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954695710 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government..."

This quote explains that if the people feel as though their government is unjust, or going against the Declaration of Independence, they have the right to come together to alter the government for change. ]]> 2020-11-24 02:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954695710 Ashley Gulczewski https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954702106 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."

The people no longer want to be governed by Britain. ]]> 2020-11-24 02:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954702106 Ashley Gulczewski https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954704616 "That these United Colonies are, and of Rights out to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved"

Britain will no longer rule over the United States. The United States should be free and should have the power to build a new government.]]> 2020-11-24 02:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954704616 Gina 1721gsara11 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954706248 "Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us."

This quote explains how the American people have wanted representation for a while and they lacked this under the control of Great Britain. ]]> 2020-11-24 02:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954706248 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954708363 "...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

This quote illustrates the idea of a limited government by referencing that a government must have a foundation laid upon specific principles with which it conducts its governing of a people. In other words, the government is limited in that it must carry out acts that follow the specific principles (which are established within the United States Constitution).

-Gabriel R.]]> 2020-11-24 02:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954708363 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954758511 "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"
This quote states that all people have natural rights, that can't be taken away from them.
-Jessica Simon]]> 2020-11-24 03:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954758511 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954759010 "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"
All people have natural rights that are given to them at birth. Those rights can only be stripped away by people and if you give a group rights, you're just allowing them to exercise their natural rights that you had stripped from them.
- Eric Wagner]]> 2020-11-24 03:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954759010 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954764515 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

This quote explains people choose who they want to be their leader. Leaders can only stay in power until the people decide other wise. The government is formed based on the people, not the other way around.
-Jessica Simon]]> 2020-11-24 03:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954764515 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954765709 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
The people are the most powerful and influential part of any government and can overthrow a government if it becomes too powerful.
- Eric Wagner

]]> 2020-11-24 03:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954765709 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954778090 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
This quote states the government doesn't have the power to do whatever they want- they have to follow the constitution. The people have the right to overthrow their government if there's a valid reason.
-Jessica Simon]]> 2020-11-24 03:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954778090 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954781434 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
The government should respect the rights of the people and if they don't it is just for the people to rise up against it.
- Eric Wagner]]> 2020-11-24 03:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954781434 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954797548 "That these United

totally dissolved..."
The colonies break free from Britain and regain their independence. This gives them their natural rights back under a new government.
-Jessica Simon

]]> 2020-11-24 04:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954797548 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954804986 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."
The people don't want to be ruled by Britain anymore. The people conveyed their opinions, but the government ignored these signs which made this worse.
-Jessica Simon]]> 2020-11-24 04:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954804986 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954805736 "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only."
The tyrannical view of the King that is brought up by the colonists shows that representation is very important to a government and since the colonists didn't have any in the British government they believed that the government was treating them unjustly.
- Eric Wagner]]> 2020-11-24 04:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954805736 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954811760 "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms."
The colonies constantly reached out to Britain asking for equal representation in the government only to be constantly denied. They are not in agreement with the social contract and have been asking for a change that they have been repeatedly denied.
- Eric Wagner]]> 2020-11-24 04:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954811760 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954984186 "...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."

This quote explains the three natural rights that every human is given by their "creator".
Timothy Witnauer

]]> 2020-11-24 05:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954984186 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954987813 "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from

the consent of the governed"

This quote explains how government is created and run by the people of the nation (the governed).
Timothy Witnauer

]]> 2020-11-24 05:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954987813 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954995792 "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that

Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient

causes"

This quote shows that the government will not change due to its limited power from a written constitution.
Timothy Witnauer

]]> 2020-11-24 06:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/954995792 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/955001515 "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature"

The fact that the colonists had to give up their representation in turn for the passing of a law shows how important representation in government is.
Timothy Witnauer]]> 2020-11-24 06:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/955001515 https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/955006012 "We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by

repeated injury."

This shows that the colonists weren't happy with their social contract between themselves and Great Britain and tried to have it changed, only to cause violent responses from the King.
Timothy Witnauer

]]> 2020-11-24 06:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/955006012 "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" https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/978997209 The rights of human beings are insured by the Creator i.e. God.

khatab]]> 2020-12-02 08:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/978997209 "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government" https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979000076 Meaning: If a government doesn't cater to the people then they have the right to change it.

khatab]]> 2020-12-02 08:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979000076 "it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979007592 Meaning: People should organize government according to what protects their rights i.e. a constitution.

khatab]]> 2020-12-02 08:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979007592 "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent" https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979011094 No taxation without representation.

khatab]]> 2020-12-02 08:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979011094 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979014269 There is a contract between government and governed.

khatab]]> 2020-12-02 08:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cbrinson6/i5p92lovnf6a7nt8/wish/979014269