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The Declaration of Independence: its political origins and its impact on the revolutionary cause.
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Ending the Colonial Relationship, 1774–1776
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The Declaration of Independence: its political origins and its impact on the revolutionary cause
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What was one of the main political origins of the Declaration of Independence?
Direct answer
The Declaration of Independence was heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, who emphasized natural rights and the social contract.
Key terms
- Natural Rights: Philosophical concept that individuals are born with fundamental rights, such as life, liberty, and property, which governments must protect.
- Social Contract: The theory that individuals consent to form a government to protect their rights, and in return, they agree to abide by its laws.
Common trap
Confusing the Declaration of Independence with the Articles of Confederation: The Declaration of Independence is a statement of separation from Britain, while the Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States, outlining the structure of government.
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- The hardening of colonial opposition: the First Continental Congress; the creation of new state constitutions.
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- The ideology of revolution: Paine’s Common Sense; the influence of ideas on colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson; divisions between loyalists and rebels.
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- The escalation of conflict: British actions to maintain control including the Quebec Act and the assertion of military control under General Gage; colonial militias and the outbreak of hostilities in 1775.
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