DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with the certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness."

POLITICAL THEORY

• Life,Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
• All men are created equal
• Governments are instituted among men

POLITICAL THEORY

• "Self-evident" truths
• Written by a 5 member committee
• Largely the work of Thomas Jefferson
• English philosopher John Locke

INJURIES AND USURPATIONS

• Cut off trade
• Present King of Britain
• Quarting large bodies of armed troops

INJURIES OF USURPATIONS

• Refused to Assent to Laws
• Resolve representatives
• Trial by Jury
• impose taxes

FORMAL PROCLAMATION

• Power to levy war
• Fortunes and Sacred Honor
• Divine Providence

FORMAL PROCLAMATION

• Sacred honor
• Contract alliances
• Authority of good people