Week 6 Assignment 2

The Declaration of Independence

A document written by Thomas Jefferson to list America's grievances with Britain and declare independence

What is it?

"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."

The Bill of Rights

A document added to the Constitution, listing peoples' individual rights given by the government,

What is it?

"...right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury..."

"...nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..."

"...necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

"No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner..."

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech..."

"He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death..."

"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury. For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

"He has obstructed the Administration of Justice..."

"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"

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Grievances include

To protect the rights of American citizens from the power of the new, larger government.

Why was it written?

"All men are created equal" refers to only white males.

Who is equal?

White males

Who do the rights originally apply to?

Amendments Include