The "Declaration of Independence" revealed the birth of a new nation. Its foundation rested on no particular grievance, but many against King George III and the British people. Thomas Jefferson lists "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" as the rights of all man. In the late 1700s with the formation of the American these rights were understood, however, there were no documents to officially uphold these rights aside from the "Declaration of Independence.". The …
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…imports that our geographic location cannot produce. If all nations broke their treaty agreements and had to rely on their own states or territories for trade the economy would be shattered. It is not likely to happen in times of peace, but at times of war countries could cease to be allies and cut off essential trade. The commerce clause, however, is secure in the "Constitution" and has no immediate threat to of its amendment.