<span>Henry Clay, U.S. senator from Kentucky, was determined to find a solution. In 1820 he had resolved a fiery debate over the spread of slavery with his Missouri Compromise. Now, thirty years later, the matter surfaced again within the walls of the Capitol. But this time the stakes were higher -- nothing less than keeping the Union together.</span>
The question, "Why was the declaration of independence written?" is answered by the very Declaration of Independence itself. The document has a preface that says it is a very important document, with a purpose. It equally says that because every other nation needs to understand why the New World British Colonies assumes a status that makes it equal to every other nation, this document will outline all the grievances held against the Crown by the Colonies.
<span>Most of the content in that document is a list of the reasons behind the Colonies' declaration of their independence from the British rule. When you read the document, you will understand the major reasons why it was ever written. It is open with all its reasons. No mystery of guessing is involved. You will find your answer once you read it. What you will find there will surprise you.</span>
Antarctica, as we know it today, is located at the south pole. However, it was not always there or so cold! Around 500 million years ago, during the Cambrian period, Antarctica was actually closer during Earth's equator! Due to continental drift, Antarctica was attached to Australia and shifted more to the south during the time of the dinosaurs. The first fossils found were of marine reptiles called plesiosaurs. They were found on Seymour Island in 1982. The first dinosaur fossil found was of an ankylosaur. It was found on James Ross Island in 1986.
Life: everyone is entitled to live.
Liberty: everyone is entitled to do anything they want to so long as it doesn't conflict with the first right.
Estate: everyone is entitled to own all they create or gain through gift or trade so long as it doesn't conflict with the first two rights.
