WESTERN HISTORY

Read the American Declaration of Independence (along with the document background notes and the study questions).  Before you read the Declaration, please read the Sample Historical Document Analysis, if you have not already done so. Answer the following question in a paragraph:

Citing specific evidence from the American Declaration of Independence (not from the textbook), how was the American Declaration of Independence a product of Enlightenment thought? 

Some other relevant websites that might help you with this assignment:

• You might also wish to check out the English Bill of Rights.
• Is the Declaration of Independence Illegal?

Your paragraph should be about one-half page in length, double-spaced with one-inch margins, font size 10 or 12; it should contain a concise topic sentence (sentence 1) that directly responds to the assigned question (no need to define terms or cite a dictionary), and you should use direct, quoted material to support your points.  Your last sentence should be a conclusion. You may consider sending a draft of your assignment to your instructor for feedback before submitting the assignment for a grade.