The Declaration of Independence did not create a new system of government, but rather it broke the Americans away from the long-standing relationship they had with England.

The Declaration of Independence did not create a new system of government, but rather it broke the Americans away from the long-standing relationship they had with England.

Type of document       Essay

2 Pages Double Spaced

Subject area        Political Science

Academic Level  High School

Style MLA

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1. The Declaration of Independence did not create a new system of government, but rather it broke the Americans away from the long-standing relationship they had with England. Despite this fact, the Declaration continues to occupy an important place in American political life. Why? What impact has it had in shaping American society beyond delineating the breaking point with England? Finally, what impact do you see it having in the coming decades?
2. Some have argued that while the Articles of Confederation were truer to the principles of the Declaration of Independence, they proved to be an unmanageable system of governance. In what ways did the Constitution address the shortcomings of the Articles? Provide detailed examples linking these two documents. Is it fair to characterize the ratification of the Constitution of the 2nd American Revolution?