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document 1: the unanimous declaration of the thirteen united states of america, july 4, 1776. we hold these truths to be self - evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable 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.... what is the main idea of the document? the main idea of this document is the good qualities of men and how they are meant to be created. is this document an example of revolutionary change or of a lack of revolutionary change? explain? this is an example of revolutionary change by declaring independence from britain and justifying the break as necessary to protect individual rights. document 2: thomas paine, \common sense\, 1776. \i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. i repeat the challenge; not a single advantage is derived.\
othing but independence...can keep the peace of the continent...a government of our own is our natural right: and when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power...\ what is the main idea of the document? is this document an example of revolutionary change or of a lack of revolutionary change? explain?

Explanation:

For Document 2 - "Common Sense":

• Main idea: The text argues for American independence from Great - Britain, stating that there are no advantages to remaining connected and that forming an independent government is a natural right and a wiser and safer option.
• Revolutionary change: It is an example of revolutionary change as it actively promotes the idea of breaking away from British rule, which was a radical and revolutionary concept at the time. It encourages the formation of an independent nation - state, which is a significant revolutionary step.

Answer:

What is the main idea of the document?
The main idea is the argument for American independence from Great Britain, emphasizing the lack of advantages in remaining connected and the natural right to form an independent government.

Is this document an example of revolutionary change or of a lack of revolutionary change? Explain?
It is an example of revolutionary change as it advocates for breaking away from British rule and forming an independent nation - state.