🟩 Natural Rights and Democracy Day 148

Natural Rights and Democracy - Day 148

Introduction

As you remember, when America was first colonized, we were completely dependent upon Britain. This relationship of dependence resulted in an abuse of power, and conflicts that caused the American Revolution. Americans declared their rights were being taken from them by overbearing Britain and documented their ideas in The Declaration of Independence. One of the ideas shared in this declaration was the idea of natural rights, or the most basic, universal rights; such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Task Icon  Declaration of Independence

Today, you will review the definition of natural rights as outlined in the Declaration of Independence. 

  1. Complete the fill-in-the-blank activity below. You can use an answer more than once.
  2. Be sure to use research to guide your understanding.
  3. Write down any information that is new or confusing to you in your journal.

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