The truths that Jefferson states are in the first paragraph. Self Evident truths are truths that are known to be true through understanding and not truth. His audience is the American people and he is putting forth his ideas and telling why they should move towards independence from Great Britain. The document can be broken up into four parts. The first part is an introduction on the purpose of the document.The second part is a theory of good government and individual rights people should have.The third part of the Declaration of Independence is basically a list of grievances against the British Government. They blamed a lot on King George III which they saw as the representative of the British Government. The last part of the Declaration states the importance for Americans to defend and maintain their rights. The argument is effective because it shows a lot of the problems with the British Government and all the ways they have violated the rights of the Americans. He defends his point of view very well.
The truths Jefferson speaks of are present in the first paragraph of the piece such as "the laws of nature." Be definition a truth doesn't necessarily have to be the truth but has to be able to be proven true therefore by self-evident it means "I think therefore I am" with in reason. The audience was meant to be more or less everyone meaning both citizens and the British. He is persuading them to stand up for their rights and believe that they can self-suffice as and independent unit. The structure is meant to flow and build up to an ultimate meaning and purpose. The structure.
I love the second paragraph of this essay. I still to this day have it memorized from 5th grade by heart, at least up to pursuit of happiness, go me lol. His truths that he talks about in this essay are that all men are created equal or should be. That they are brought about by their creator and have certain rights like the rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He calls these truths self evident because they are very evident and clear to many americans and should be given to all. His audience is every american. He wants every american to take this declaration to heart and to stand up for what they believe in and know they have this document to back them up if they were to run into any trouble. It is sort of a challenge for the american people, they need to conquer this challenge and overcome any obstacles that may get in the way. The structure is very complex to say the least. It starts out with explaing to the people their rights as an american citizen and then goes on to explain these rights in greater detail . This arguement is very effective because it shows the reader why it is so important to use the rights you are given because every person doesn't get these rights like we "free" americans do. It also makes you think a lot in this essay and tries to get the reader involved and has a certain voice that is spoken clearly and truthfully to the audience. It is a great piece and will never be forgotten in history.
Reading the Declaration of Independence was a lot like reading the Gettysburg Address. Although I learned about it many years ago and know that it's a very important document in the history of the United States, I have never actually read the whole thing. The 'truths' that Jefferson states in the second paragraph are: 1. all men are created equal 2. they have unalienable rights which include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 3. governments are instituted to secure these rights 4. whenever the government does not secure these rights, the people may alter or abolish it The audience that Jefferson is addressing includes both American citizens (the 13 colonies) and those in Great Britain, with priority to the King of Great Britain. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson is trying to persuade the people that the King of Great Britain is violating the rights of the people who live in the colonies of the United States and that they should separate from England's control, to become a free and independent nation. The structure of this piece was designed to first state the rights of the people who live in the 13 colonies, then give a huge list of violations that the King of Great Britain had committed to infringe on these rights, and finally end with a solution to remove his tyranny over the American colonies. One of the aspects that I think makes this document so effective, is the fact that more than half of it is a list of the things that the King of Great Britain is doing wrong. This makes it quite evident that the problem is serious and something needs to be done.
I think austin described the parts well, and calling the third paragraph a 'list of grievances' sums it up perfectly. I agree with colin that this document is not only meant for americans to read, but the British as well.
The truths that Jefferson is talking about are that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights(life, libery, and the pursuit of happiness). And also if the government is interferring with these rights the people may institute a new government. Jefferson's audience is the people of the American colonies and the people in Britain who dont agree with how the King runs the government. He is trying to persuade the people that the King is not giving them these rights and the people should leave Englands control and become a free country. The structure is first to state the peoples rights, then to make a list of all that the King has done wrong, and finally to provide a solution to the problem. What makes this argument so effective is all the facts and details that they provide. All of the things that the King has done wrong really shows that this is a good argument and that the colonists have a legit reason to seperate from their control.
"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are LIFE LIBERTY and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." He calls them self evident becuase they are obvious in the eyes of Jefferson and other patriots. These rights are not given but received at birth. Despite the significance this document has to Americans we were not the first audience of it. It was primarily written for King George the III (forgive me if I do not have that title completely correct) "arguing" for America's freedom, in what I believe is a very civil manner considering the apparent greivances against the British government. He is persuading the King to let America be a free country, yet at the same time the memebers of the Continental Congress had already declared America free so it is basically a document warning the British govt not to interfere. Jeffferson and others show through the document that the patriots are angry and will fight for the independence of America ("And for the support of this Declaration...we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." "Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.") The first two sections discuss why a country would want to break free from its oppressor and basically states that the colonists are "fed up". The largest section of the document lists the reasons for independence and grievances against the British king and govt. The fourth section reminds the British of the other attempts the colonies had made at gaining rights and freedoms that were ignored. The last section actually declares removal from British control and is where the signers declare their loyalty to the cause. This argument is effective because it covers all the bases. The grievances listed are extensive and in detail and the reader is easily won over by the document. Not many people like oppression and human suffering so it is easy for many to agree with the colonists' point of view.
The truths are that people are the same, under the Laws of Nature. While politically and or socially people may not be the same, we are all people. I liked what austin said about self evident truths... He's trying to pursuade them to break away from what seperates them, and unite as one. The government should not control them, should serve them. The second paragraph on page 875 leads into everything that "he" did. (obviously their previous repressive government.) Jefferson says all these things again as to make the people mad, want to do something. Then at the end he states again what they should do, and why they need to be free. At that point, the people will be more than willing to go with what he is saying because he had built up their anger toward repressive governments and has a solution.
The truths are those rights that Jefferson sees as never failing and should never be taken away. As many people said, the self evident part is in my opinion, meaning that it is fairly obivious to understand. The audience was to be the American people but also the British. In a way it was a slap in the face to the British and a rallying call to the Americans that they shouldn't have to be under British rule.
The truths that Jefferson states are in the first paragraph. Self Evident truths are truths that are known to be true through understanding and not truth. His audience is the American people and he is putting forth his ideas and telling why they should move towards independence from Great Britain. The document can be broken up into four parts. The first part is an introduction on the purpose of the document.The second part is a theory of good government and individual rights people should have.The third part of the Declaration of Independence is basically a list of grievances against the British Government. They blamed a lot on King George III which they saw as the representative of the British Government. The last part of the Declaration states the importance for Americans to defend and maintain their rights. The argument is effective because it shows a lot of the problems with the British Government and all the ways they have violated the rights of the Americans. He defends his point of view very well.
ReplyDeleteThe truths Jefferson speaks of are present in the first paragraph of the piece such as "the laws of nature." Be definition a truth doesn't necessarily have to be the truth but has to be able to be proven true therefore by self-evident it means "I think therefore I am" with in reason. The audience was meant to be more or less everyone meaning both citizens and the British. He is persuading them to stand up for their rights and believe that they can self-suffice as and independent unit. The structure is meant to flow and build up to an ultimate meaning and purpose. The structure.
ReplyDeleteI love the second paragraph of this essay. I still to this day have it memorized from 5th grade by heart, at least up to pursuit of happiness, go me lol.
ReplyDeleteHis truths that he talks about in this essay are that all men are created equal or should be. That they are brought about by their creator and have certain rights like the rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He calls these truths self evident because they are very evident and clear to many americans and should be given to all. His audience is every american. He wants every american to take this declaration to heart and to stand up for what they believe in and know they have this document to back them up if they were to run into any trouble. It is sort of a challenge for the american people, they need to conquer this challenge and overcome any obstacles that may get in the way. The structure is very complex to say the least. It starts out with explaing to the people their rights as an american citizen and then goes on to explain these rights in greater detail . This arguement is very effective because it shows the reader why it is so important to use the rights you are given because every person doesn't get these rights like we "free" americans do. It also makes you think a lot in this essay and tries to get the reader involved and has a certain voice that is spoken clearly and truthfully to the audience. It is a great piece and will never be forgotten in history.
Reading the Declaration of Independence was a lot like reading the Gettysburg Address. Although I learned about it many years ago and know that it's a very important document in the history of the United States, I have never actually read the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteThe 'truths' that Jefferson states in the second paragraph are:
1. all men are created equal
2. they have unalienable rights which include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
3. governments are instituted to secure these rights
4. whenever the government does not secure these rights, the people may alter or abolish it
The audience that Jefferson is addressing includes both American citizens (the 13 colonies) and those in Great Britain, with priority to the King of Great Britain. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson is trying to persuade the people that the King of Great Britain is violating the rights of the people who live in the colonies of the United States and that they should separate from England's control, to become a free and independent nation.
The structure of this piece was designed to first state the rights of the people who live in the 13 colonies, then give a huge list of violations that the King of Great Britain had committed to infringe on these rights, and finally end with a solution to remove his tyranny over the American colonies.
One of the aspects that I think makes this document so effective, is the fact that more than half of it is a list of the things that the King of Great Britain is doing wrong. This makes it quite evident that the problem is serious and something needs to be done.
I think austin described the parts well, and calling the third paragraph a 'list of grievances' sums it up perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI agree with colin that this document is not only meant for americans to read, but the British as well.
The truths that Jefferson is talking about are that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights(life, libery, and the pursuit of happiness). And also if the government is interferring with these rights the people may institute a new government. Jefferson's audience is the people of the American colonies and the people in Britain who dont agree with how the King runs the government. He is trying to persuade the people that the King is not giving them these rights and the people should leave Englands control and become a free country. The structure is first to state the peoples rights, then to make a list of all that the King has done wrong, and finally to provide a solution to the problem. What makes this argument so effective is all the facts and details that they provide. All of the things that the King has done wrong really shows that this is a good argument and that the colonists have a legit reason to seperate from their control.
ReplyDelete"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are LIFE LIBERTY and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." He calls them self evident becuase they are obvious in the eyes of Jefferson and other patriots. These rights are not given but received at birth.
ReplyDeleteDespite the significance this document has to Americans we were not the first audience of it. It was primarily written for King George the III (forgive me if I do not have that title completely correct) "arguing" for America's freedom, in what I believe is a very civil manner considering the apparent greivances against the British government. He is persuading the King to let America be a free country, yet at the same time the memebers of the Continental Congress had already declared America free so it is basically a document warning the British govt not to interfere. Jeffferson and others show through the document that the patriots are angry and will fight for the independence of America ("And for the support of this Declaration...we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." "Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.")
The first two sections discuss why a country would want to break free from its oppressor and basically states that the colonists are "fed up". The largest section of the document lists the reasons for independence and grievances against the British king and govt. The fourth section reminds the British of the other attempts the colonies had made at gaining rights and freedoms that were ignored. The last section actually declares removal from British control and is where the signers declare their loyalty to the cause.
This argument is effective because it covers all the bases. The grievances listed are extensive and in detail and the reader is easily won over by the document. Not many people like oppression and human suffering so it is easy for many to agree with the colonists' point of view.
The truths are that people are the same, under the Laws of Nature. While politically and or socially people may not be the same, we are all people.
ReplyDeleteI liked what austin said about self evident truths...
He's trying to pursuade them to break away from what seperates them, and unite as one. The government should not control them, should serve them.
The second paragraph on page 875 leads into everything that "he" did. (obviously their previous repressive government.)
Jefferson says all these things again as to make the people mad, want to do something. Then at the end he states again what they should do, and why they need to be free. At that point, the people will be more than willing to go with what he is saying because he had built up their anger toward repressive governments and has a solution.
The truths are those rights that Jefferson sees as never failing and should never be taken away. As many people said, the self evident part is in my opinion, meaning that it is fairly obivious to understand. The audience was to be the American people but also the British. In a way it was a slap in the face to the British and a rallying call to the Americans that they shouldn't have to be under British rule.
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