EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A king has little more to do than make war
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Subjects are not created equal to kings
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Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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Citizens have a duty to obey their government
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Detailed explanation-1: -"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Translation: Individuals have some basic rights that are obvious and should not be taken away.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Declaration of Independence included these three major ideas: People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness. All Men are created equal. Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights for themselves and others.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words from the Declaration of Independence are familiar and oft quoted.
Detailed explanation-5: -Declaration of Independence. Constitution of the United States.