What are some similarities between the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the rights of Man?

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Both were created by movements that started because of high and unfair tax
(3rd estate- highest tax; America - taxes on everything like tea)

similarity

Both were created by rebellious groups that were not officially part of any government (America- Sons of Liberty; France- National Assembly)

similarity

Both were influenced by the Enlightenment ideas (Freedom of speech, equality, freedom of speech, etc.)

similarity

Both complained about same things (high taxes, unfair tax/ taxation without representation)

similarity

America- Wanted to break away from GB;
France - Wanted to change government

difference

France -emphasized equality and fairness more

difference

America- Emphasized freedoms and being independent more;

difference

France- specific statement on how government should be run

difference

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What is a similarity between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights quizlet?

What is a similarity between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights ? A. They both provide for a government with three separate branches.

What was one major difference between the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

A major difference in the two documents is that the French declaration makes no mention of God as the source of human rights, while the U.S. declaration affirms that human rights are derived from the "Creator" and that the role of the government is to protect these God-given rights.

In what ways is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen similar to our Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights and Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen are based on the same principles of natural rights; therefore each document is similar in protecting the people's natural rights.

Whats the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

In short, the Declaration of Independence states that the United States of America is a country in its own right, independent of England, and includes a list of grievances against the king of England, while the U.S. Constitution formed our federal government and set the laws of the land.