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Declaration of Independence

The document is an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, which announces the thirteen American colonies' decision to break away from British rule. It outlines grievances against King George III, asserting the right of the people to overthrow oppressive governments and emphasizing unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The text concludes with the formal declaration of the United Colonies as Free and Independent States, highlighting the representatives' commitment to this cause.

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Declaration of Independence

The document is an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, which announces the thirteen American colonies' decision to break away from British rule. It outlines grievances against King George III, asserting the right of the people to overthrow oppressive governments and emphasizing unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The text concludes with the formal declaration of the United Colonies as Free and Independent States, highlighting the representatives' commitment to this cause.

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Universidad Pedagógica de El Salvador

Dr. Luis Alonso Aparicio

Professor:
Odilia Elizabeth Cruz

Students:
-Chue Cortéz, Jenniffer Xiomara
-Hernández Rivera, Pamela Bryseida
-Rodríguez Ardón, Andrea Gabriela
- Solís Escobar, Lilian Yaneth
-Solís González, Lesly Maritza

Subject:
North American Literature
DECLARATION
OF
INDEPENDENCE
THOMAS JEFFERSON
SUMMARY
The text is an excerpt from the
Declaration of Independence, written in
1776, declaring the thirteen American
colonies' decision to break away from
British rule. It asserts that when a
government becomes oppressive and
violates fundamental rights, the people
have the right to overthrow it and
establish a new one.
The document lists grievances
against King George III, accusing
him of tyranny, unjust laws, and
abuse of power. It emphasizes the
colonies' efforts to seek redress
and highlights the King's
disregard for their pleas. In the
end, the representatives declare
the United Colonies as Free and
Independent States, pledging their
lives, fortunes, and honor to
support this declaration.
WHAT IS THE READING
ABOUT?
The reading is an excerpt from the The text outlines the philosophical
01 Declaration of Independence, a
document drafted by Thomas 03 principles justifying this
separation, emphasizing the idea
Jefferson in 1776. that governments derive their
power from the consent of the
governed and that people have the
It announces the decision of the right to alter or abolish a
02 thirteen American colonies to
declare independence from British
government that violates their
fundamental rights. It then details
rule. a list of grievances against King
George III, highlighting specific
instances of perceived tyranny
and oppressive actions.
04
The reading concludes
with the formal
declaration of the
United Colonies as Free
and Independent
States, expressing the
representatives'
commitment to this
cause.
WHAT CAUGHT OUR
ATTENTION?
One crucial aspect highlighted in the text is the assertion
of "unalienable Rights" endowed by the Creator,
including "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
This concept underscores the belief that individuals have
inherent and undeniable rights that cannot be taken
away by any government. It serves as a foundational
principle, emphasizing the purpose of governments as
protectors of these rights and justifying the right of the
people to alter or abolish a government that fails to
secure them. This idea reflects the core philosophy of
individual freedoms and human rights that became
central to the American revolutionary spirit.
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!

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