One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Declaration of Independence.
You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: What are the promises of the Declaration? Do you believe we have lived up to the promise of the Declaration of Independence? Give a specific example. Please base your response on the U.S. today.
This assignment should be at least 200-250 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative which you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.
ANSWER
Looking at history, the declaration of Independence was the promise of acquiring a representative government. The American constitution became a fulfillment of the declaration promise. In 1789, the U.S constitution fulfilled what was to be the declaration by establishing a republican form of government with distinct judicial, legislative, and executive branches. One of the promises under the constitution was the Bill of rights. Among the rights provided by the constitution included freedom of the press, freedom of speech, right to trial by jury, and freedom of religion. The declaration promised the citizens liberty, and the government formed the government with the following… To continue reading, click on the purchase button below.