Describe values, including justice, fairness, and equality.

Last week, you were asked to think about values, including justice, fairness, and equality. This week focuses on the Declaration of Independence and the values it holds. As you read, American Values, you undoubtedly noticed that many of the values and ideals Americans hold dear are rooted in individual responsibility and self-regulation. In this assignment, you will study and learn about Jefferson’s vision of an ideal society as contained in the second paragraph of The Declaration of Independence. REQUIRED RESOURCES Please read and view the following: Declaration of Independence: A Transcription, National Archives, 2022 (attached) America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence | History, History, Youtube, 2010 Understanding the Declaration of Independence – 9 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know, cmseibert, YouTube, 2009 ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION Explain, in your own words, what the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence means. Please respond to each of the seven concepts located below. Why did our founders want to see these changes implemented, and what values are reflected? This portion of the answer will require the use of the 2+1 rule. 1) We hold these truths to be self-evident, 2) that all men are created equal, 3) that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, 4) that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.— 5) That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, 6) deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, 7) –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” Your assignment should be between 275 and 400 words and incorporate the 2+1 Rule: Remember to use a minimum of two assigned readings from the current week and one from any previous week. Always complete the Application Assignment before the Reflection Assignment. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & RUBRIC The rubric for this assessment will be used to provide feedback and grade your work. Review the rubric and use it to guide your work. You must cite your source material for assignments and activities. If you are producing a written artifact such as a paper or a PowerPoint, sources should be documented using APA documentation style (see APA Style Overview).

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