The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

and the Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

The Declaration was written to summarize the colonists' motivation for independence and it allowed them to confirm an alliance with the Government of France.

It was largely written by Thomas Jefferson, but other writers helped such as John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

The colonists were justified in declaring independence because they clearly stated their problems against the king.

The document was written in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.

The first ten amendments of the Constitution.

James Madison wrote them in 1791.

The authors believe the purpose of governement is to give the people a say in political actions.

Created to ensure ratification of the document.

Also to protect those fearful of a strong national government.

No one is born a ruler or subject of a ruler.

Born with the same worth and value.

All are created moral equals.

"all men are created equal"

They said that they were breaking away from England to become the United States.

Top 5 grievances: Dissolved representative houses repeatedly, imposed taxes without consent, kept standing armies among us, not allowing a fair trial, and for cutting off trade.

also known as Declaration of Rights and sentiments

DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS

signed at the first Women's rights convention held by women

book by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men

described women's grievances and demands