Sunday, September 17, 2017

Blog #3: Declaration of Independence

1.) List the democratic principles discussed in the opening.
       The democratic principles mentioned are separation of church and state, but also the value that the opinions of the people hold. 


2.) List 5 grievances the colonists were making the King aware. 
     1) taxing without consent 
     2) cutting off their trade with different parts of the world
     3) depriving colonists of trial by jury
     4) declaring war on them
     5) sent groups of British officers to watch and punish colonists 

3.) Summarize what the final paragraph is saying 
     This paragraph is saying that the Americans are declaring their independence as independent free states. Additionally, they state how as part of their independence they will now have their own rights and rules and policies.





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