Friedenwald, H: Declaration of Independence (Classic Reprint

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Friedenwald, H: Declaration of Independence (Classic Reprint

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Excerpt from The Declaration of Independence

For while the Declaration included nothing that was not familiar to every frequenter of the taverns, to every reader of the news papers and pamphlets, Jefferson yet couched this memorable paper in such powerful terms that even wavering minds could not but be fired with something of enthusiasm by its perusal.

Though this remarkable summary of grievances needed no elucidation to men of that generation, it is almost meaningless to us. In but few instances do the histories covering the period lend any aid. An explanation, therefore, of the Declaration of Independence as understood by the men of the Revolution may prove of interest, especially as we are again hearing constant reference to the undying principles of that document.

Passing over the philosophy of the Opening paragraph with the remark that it breathes the spirit of Locke throughout, with naught of French casuistry in it, we come immediately to the counts in the indictment against King and Parliament. They show a total of twenty-six. For seventeen of these the King alone is held accountable, while for the remainder he is made to share the responsibility with Parliament.

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