American History

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In this essay the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of American history. Specifically, the writer discusses the political repercussions from the Declaration of Independence. The writer notes that the American Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in history. The writer points out that on a grand scale, it declared America free of British rule and tyranny, and gave impetus to the growing Revolutionary War. Further, the writer maintains that it also served as a model for political and social reform around the world. The writer concludes that the political implications and repercussions from the document exist to this day and helped create the American ideals of freedom and equality for all.

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"This was bold talk from a young colony on the verge of creating a nation, but these basic human rights became the backbone of the Constitution and the young government. They showed the country was as concerned with its people as it was with freedom. However, the repercussions of one vital flaw in the Declaration lasted for over 100 years, and that was the Declaration's failure to act on the slavery issue. Because the section on slavery was removed, the country would grapple with the issue throughout its early history, and finally fight a Civil War to decide the issue for the last time. That was a lasting and costly repercussion that could easily have been avoided if the issue had been dealt with in 1776."
"Politically, the Declaration was groundbreaking in that it declared American independence from Great Britain. This was a bold step, but the implications were even bolder. Without the British government, the document implied that America would create a new, more liberal government that did away with tyranny and repression."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dumbauld, Edward. The Declaration of Independence and What It Means Today. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1950.
• Eicholz, Hans L. Harmonizing Sentiments: The Declaration of Independence and the Jeffersonian Idea of Self Government. New York: Peter Lang, 2001.
• Hole, Robert. "The American Declaration of Independence of 4 July 1776." History Review (2001): 38.
• Jefferson, Thomas, et al. "The Declaration of Independence." Archives.gov. 2006. 19 May 2006.
• < http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_style.html >

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