Asked by anonymous Harris on Apr 24, 2024
Analyze how the Declaration of Independence illustrates both ideas associated with Lockean liberalism and popular democracy.
Lockean Liberalism
A political philosophy based on the writings of John Locke, emphasizing individual rights, the rule of law, and the idea that government should be based on the consent of the governed.
Popular Democracy
A form of democracy that emphasizes the role of the people in governance and decision-making processes, often through direct participation or referendums.
- Detect and interpret the ideological origins impacting the American Revolution and the formulation of key texts such as the Declaration of Independence.
- Comprehend the radical fervor of 1776, along with its conveyance through measures of autonomy, ideals of democracy, and the aspiration for freedom and parity.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and interpret the ideological origins impacting the American Revolution and the formulation of key texts such as the Declaration of Independence.
- Comprehend the radical fervor of 1776, along with its conveyance through measures of autonomy, ideals of democracy, and the aspiration for freedom and parity.