Category: Declaration Of Independence

In John Lockes Second Treatise of Government, civil society, from what it is, ought to do, and where it comes from, is all adequately fleshed out and outlined in nineteen distinct chapters. Unlike other political thinkers of his and before his time, Locke does not see political society as an absolute and a necessary part…

The Enlightenment was a period of time from 1715-1789 that was an intellectual and philosophical movement that spread throughout Europe. It brought many ideas that we could not live good lives without, like freedom of speech, natural rights, and freedom of religion, which was one of the main reasons the Enlightenment started in the first…

Introduction The Declaration of Independence, penned by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, transcends its role as a mere proclamation of America’s separation from British rule. It serves as a cornerstone of American history, embodying profound philosophical and ideological principles that have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Through a critical analytical lens, we embark…

The Declaration of Independence: John Hancock’s Legacy John Hancock: From Signature to Legacy Who has the larger signature, John Hancock or President Trump? Not surprisingly, the answer is President Trump. But John Hancock’s signature was bigger than the rest of them on the Declaration of Independence for a very different reason, though. Some legends say…

Debunking Myths: Declaration of Independence & the American Revolution Myths & Misconceptions: Distorted Narratives The American Revolution was an era that marked American history. During this era, the Americans teamed up and commenced a war against their colonialists. Washington led to the victory of USA citizens in defeating the Europeans, and it led to a…

Unveiling the Declaration of Independence: From Debate to Ink Declaration’s Emblematic Engraving & Congress’ Gathering The most famous well-known document in the U.S. was the Declaration of Independence is engraved with the famous known words “In Congress, July 4, 1776” at the top of the document. At the bottom, they have one of the most…