Hear part one of Dr. Thomas Krannawitter’s discussion on one of the most important documents in American history.

What do all Americans of all political stripes have in common? Answer: The common good. And what is required to promote the common good? Answer: Securing the equal, individual, natural rights of all Americans. The ideas that lead to prosperity and the free pursuit of happiness are nowhere more beautifully articulated than in the Declaration of Independence.

See these 7 downloadable Quick Notes Flashcards for an at-a-glance summary of some of the essential ideas within the Declaration of Independence.