THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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just powers
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pursuit of happiness
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natural rights
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self-evident
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Detailed explanation-1: -Remember that the pursuit of happiness, in the Declaration, is not a quest or a pastime, but “an unalienable right.” Everyone has the right to actuallybe happy, not just try to be happy. To use a metaphor: You don’t just get the chance to make the baseball team, you are guaranteed a spot.
Detailed explanation-2: -Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.
Detailed explanation-3: -In psychology, there are two popular conceptions of happiness: hedonic and eudaimonic. Hedonic happiness is achieved through experiences of pleasure and enjoyment, while eudaimonic happiness is achieved through experiences of meaning and purpose.
Detailed explanation-4: -Intentionally find reasons to be thankful. For example, recognizing the blessing of friends and family, health, or a beautiful sunset. Just three intentional expressions of gratitude a day can improve your mood.