Declaration of Independence Principles

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Declaration of Independence

1776 statement, issued by the Second Continental Congress, explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain.

Republicanism

A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

Popular Sovereignty

A government in which the people rule by their own consent.

Social Contract

A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

Thomas Jefferson

Author of the Declaration of Independence; 3rd American president

Preamble

introduction

Natural Rights

the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property


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