We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain una
lienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — 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 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. […]
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
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He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
Question: How do the grievances listed reflect enlightenment ideas that were first expressed by John Locke?
Basically, it means that the power of the government is divided between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. Hope that helped!
The formation of a mutual aid society created a different avenue to have these needs fulfilled. In addition, orphans and widows related to members of the societies were often offered support. The mutual aid societies also served an important cultural function in many black communities.
Islam spread into Ghana mainly because of trade exchanges.
Explanation:
Islam spread into Ghana mainly because of trade exchanges, from neighboring countries and states , such as Borno and Hausa traders from North-East, and Mandens from North-Western borders of Ghana.
