What is the major assumption underlying the first sentence of The Declaration of Independence?

The major assumption is that when people are oppressed by another nation and suffer from unequal treatment such as the 13 colonies did at the hands of Britain, then they have a right to rebel and cast off the fetters that bound them to in this case the colonial power, Britain.

Answered by peterdaly | 2024-06-11

The major assumption in the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence is the Enlightenment principle that all individuals have inherent equality and unalienable rights, which justifies the establishment of a government based on the consent of the governed. ;

Answered by AliciaVikander | 2024-06-18

The major assumption of the first sentence of The Declaration of Independence is that people possess inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It argues that when a government fails to protect these rights, it is the people's duty to alter or abolish that government. This foundation of natural rights and the right to revolt against tyranny justified the American colonies' declaration of independence from British rule.
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Answered by peterdaly | 2024-10-02